The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 28,800

€ 21,700

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 7.8 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1458
1783
2041
1423
1765
1995
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1458 mm
Height
1423 mm
2646
4370
2578
4292
4370 mm
Length
4292 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1538 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg

Weight Difference:
238 kg
15.47 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.61 kg/bhp
12.87 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
69 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
63 mpg
city
30 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
788 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L