The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 29,200

€ 23,000

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
73.1 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
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.97 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
50 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
820 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
820 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft