The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 27,400

€ 27,900

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.27 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
64 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1041 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
76.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft