The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 29,300

€ 35,000

€ 29,300
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 30 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
169.8
104.2
172
169.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.74 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 30 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DKRF
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
24.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.75 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
45 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
598 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 30 TFSI
98.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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