The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 35,000
€ 38,400
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
57.4
73.1
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.5
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
53 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
963 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
