The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 36,400
€ 45,100
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is 1.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.3
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.3 in
104.2
172
103.6
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.8 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
47 mpg
city
29 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 S3 Sportback
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 S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
