The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 30,600

€ 25,400

€ 30,600
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 T4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.4 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1458
1783
2041
1423
1765
1995
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1458 mm
Height
1423 mm
2646
4370
2578
4286
4370 mm
Length
4286 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1523 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.78 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
8.56 kg/bhp
13.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
46 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
631 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
631 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
115.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
417 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L