The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
€ 32,600
€ 25,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 2.0 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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3543 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.08 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
20.25 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
45 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
717 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
107 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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)
31.1 cu ft
