The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 28,800

€ 22,800

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3391 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
18.4 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
52 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
788 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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