The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 34,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
€ 27,500
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.17 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.63 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
47 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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