The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 36,400
€ 25,900
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.8 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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)
BKD
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24.6 lb/hp
18.3 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
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
632 mi
Range
896 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
632 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
