The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 34,500

€ 26,600

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
772 lb
21.95 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
963 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft