The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 34,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
€ 38,200
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 Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
166.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.07 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
20 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft