The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 30,300
€ 25,900
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
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 1.8 TFSI
3543 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.25 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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23.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.94 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
45 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
717 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
107 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
955 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
