The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 28,800

€ 30,600

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
56.1
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
102.4
167
172 in
Length
167 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3391 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.54 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
D4162T
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
56 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
788 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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