The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 29,200
€ 21,400
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3510 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
17.1 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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29.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.75 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
60 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
988 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
988 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
888 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
