The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,900

€ 27,900

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.6 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1458
1783
2041
1421
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1458 mm
Height
1421 mm
2646
4370
2578
4214
4370 mm
Length
4214 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
124 kg
7.9 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
240 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.46 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
51 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
700 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
401 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L