The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 38,200
€ 43,000
€ 38,200
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 S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
55.1
69.5
77
57.4
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.1 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.5
104.2
172
166.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.87 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
439 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 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).
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 S3
161.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
