The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 31,400
€ 35,000
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.5
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.56 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
16 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
352 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
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 3.2
200.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
