The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 34,500
€ 28,400
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
53 mpg
city
19 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
963 mi
Range
424 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
