The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 30,800

€ 23,600

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 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 1.9 TDI e.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 D4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
14.34 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.93 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
53 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
944 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