The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 43,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.4 cm shorter, 9.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1423
1765
1995
1458
1857
2041
1765 mm
Width
1857 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1423 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4286
2646
4370
4286 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.01 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
6.52 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
27 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
355 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
198.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
