The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 30,000
€ 41,900
€ 30,000
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 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
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
101.5
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.7 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
665 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
