The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 32,600
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
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 1.8 TFSI
3543 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.73 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

 REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
20.25 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
45 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
717 mi
526 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
107 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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)
30.6 cu ft