The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 35,700

€ 25,400

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.68 %

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 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
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 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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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.28 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
55 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
896 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
896 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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