The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 40,100
€ 36,900
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 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 D4 Polestar Performance
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.19 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 4000 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
18.3 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
55 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
449 mi
Range
896 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 S3
157.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
849 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
