The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 28,800
€ 27,500
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3391 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.94 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
788 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
