The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 22,300

€ 35,000

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 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
165.5
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.36 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.11 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
34 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
495 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
495 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
130.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft