The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 30,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,400
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (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 quattro (08 - 10)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.27 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CBBB, CFGB
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
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
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

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

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
896 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
896 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft