The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 36,900

€ 29,300

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
57.4
73.1
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
21.72 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 30 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.75 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
24.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
896 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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