The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
€ 28,500
€ 33,200
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 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 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.3 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.57 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
53 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
848 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
848 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
