The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 28,900
€ 26,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.9 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 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 Sportback 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1014 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
78.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
