The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 41,900
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.3 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1777 mm
Width
1783 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1458 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
2646
4370
4237 mm
Length
4370 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2055 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
338 kg
20.57 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
61 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L