The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 43,100
€ 43,000
€ 43,100
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 Sportback is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
55.3
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
55.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.39 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
8V
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 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
10.84 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
488 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 Sportback
132.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
