The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 36,400
€ 20,300
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.5 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
896 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
