The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 31,500
€ 34,500
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
70.3
77.4
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 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 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.04 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.78 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
555 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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
