The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 28,800

€ 28,400

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 16.7 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1458
1783
2041
1421
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1458 mm
Height
1421 mm
2646
4370
2578
4203
4370 mm
Length
4203 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1538 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.05 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.61 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
69 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
63 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
788 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L