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 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3391 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.48 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
