The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 28,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 29,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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 2.0 TFSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.27 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1014 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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