The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 35,700

€ 22,600

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
73.1 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 1.6
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
20.81 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.28 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
55 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
896 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
896 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
849 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