The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
€ 36,600
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 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.1 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 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
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
896 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft