The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 28,900

€ 22,800

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.65 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1014 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft