The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 30,700
€ 25,000
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
73.1 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
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.41 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.58 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
50 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
820 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
820 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
