The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 30,600
€ 38,200
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi S3
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.1
69.5
77
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.1 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.5
172 in
Length
166.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi S3
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.9 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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29.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.75 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
60 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
52 mpg
city
20 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
988 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
988 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
80.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
