Car comparison

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4vsDS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40 Cross Country

1.6 T4

180 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2015
VS

DS 3 Crossback

1.2 PureTech

155 hp1199 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2018-2022

Comparison overview

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DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
180hp134kW
155hp116kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,476kg3,254lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
94.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
48.6s
Calculated
54.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,596cc97cu in
1,199cc73cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,118mm162in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,791mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,534mm60in
Wheelbase
2,646mm104in
2,558mm101in
Front track
1,552mm61in
-
Rear track
1,540mm61in
-
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
335L
350L
Max trunk volume-
1,050L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
44L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTechPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4: Power / Torque
  • DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T45,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.6 s
54.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
155 hp
116 kW

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4 has 25 hp more than DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech.

The biggest power difference is between DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech and Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
1,205 kg
2,657 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
215 km/h
134 mph
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T48.5 s
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech8.2 s

Although Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4 has more power, DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech and Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech and Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
1,000 km
621 mi
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
215 km/h
134 mph
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
155 hp
116 kW
8.2 s
208 km/h
129 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
155 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,118 mm
162.1 in
Height
1,534 mm
60.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
155 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.5 s
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
180 hp
134 kW
155 hp
116 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,118 mm
162.1 in
Height
1,534 mm
60.4 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

  • Is 271 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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