The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 43,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
56.1
70
77.4
57.4
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
102.4
167
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 T5 Polestar Performance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
16.62 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
723 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
