The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 30,700
€ 24,100
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3510 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.87 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.72 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
59 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
963 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
82.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
888 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
