The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
€ 32,600
€ 30,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 is 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 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
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 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 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3543 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
16.94 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
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
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
20.25 lb/hp
16.53 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
40 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
45 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
717 mi
526 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
107 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
