The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 22,300
€ 36,900
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
18.64 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAXC
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.84 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
600 mi
Range
896 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
108 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
