The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 30,700
€ 23,500
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 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 1.6
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.67 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.58 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
50 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
820 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
820 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
875 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
