The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 28,500
€ 56,000
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 D3 is 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.6
70.9
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.6 in
104.2
172
103.6
170.7
172 in
Length
170.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi RS3 Sportback
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.44 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi RS3 Sportback
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi RS3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.57 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
53 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
402 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
848 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
90.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft
