The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 35,700
€ 26,800
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 3.6 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
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 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
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.32 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 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
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.28 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
55 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
896 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
896 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
88.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 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
