The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 34,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
172 in
Length
167.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
963 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft