The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 34,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.6 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1458 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
2646
4370
4214 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.11 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.1 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
8.1 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
46 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L