The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 34,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
€ 27,800
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 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.1 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 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)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft