The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 26,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 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
€ 26,400
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 S tronic DSG (05 - 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 S tronic DSG (05 - 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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.41 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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)
BMM
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 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
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.09 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
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 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
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