The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 36,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 6.1 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
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 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
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.59 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
18.3 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
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
20 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
428 mi
Range
896 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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