The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 30,700
€ 25,900
€ 30,700
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.4 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1458
1783
2041
1423
1765
1995
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1458 mm
Height
1423 mm
2646
4370
2578
4286
4370 mm
Length
4286 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1592 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.27 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
320 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.16 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.76 kg/bhp
11.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
71 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
61 mpg
city
37 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
963 mi
Range
632 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
963 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
82.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
