The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 36,400

€ 25,600

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
896 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft