The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 29,700
€ 41,900
€ 29,700
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 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
701 lb
19.35 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
555 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
