The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 35,000
€ 23,700
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
70.3
77.4
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
169.7
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.74 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.52 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
586 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
