The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 32,600
€ 25,900
€ 32,600
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 D4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3543 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.18 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
20.25 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
45 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
717 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
107 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
