The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 35,000
€ 26,700
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
73.1 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 1.6 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.92 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
49 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
963 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
