The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 28,900

€ 21,000

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.45 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
M
Generation
8P
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 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1014 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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