The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 34,300

€ 36,400

€ 34,300
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 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
56.1
70
77.4
57.4
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 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 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.54 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CZPB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
896 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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