The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 28,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.7 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1014 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
78.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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