The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 34,500
€ 23,500
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.3 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
M
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
