The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 35,000
€ 42,000
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.2
70
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
104.2
172
102.2
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.57 %
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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
482 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
