The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 32,500
€ 32,600
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3474 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.48 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.47 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
51 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
838 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
838 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
94.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
