The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 43,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 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 T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 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 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
844 lb
23.3 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
B4204T11
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
503 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
