The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 28,800
€ 35,800
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 8.4 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1458
1857
2041
1423
1765
1995
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1458 mm
Height
1423 mm
2646
4370
2578
4286
4370 mm
Length
4286 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.96 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.35 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
74 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
67 mpg
city
22 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
1014 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1014 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
