The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 36,400

€ 33,900

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
896 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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