The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 28,900
€ 23,000
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 1.9 TDI e DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.97 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1014 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
