The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,800
€ 41,900
€ 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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
55.9
70
77.4
57.4
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
166.8
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
745 lb
20.57 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
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).
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)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
