The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 36,900

€ 25,800

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 7.1 cm longer, 7.7 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
1458
1857
2041
1433
1780
2022
1857 mm
Width
1780 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1458 mm
Height
1433 mm
2646
4370
2699
4299
4370 mm
Length
4299 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
16.21 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4204T14
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
101 bhp
Mercedes A 160
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8.3 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
66 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160
56 mpg
city
39 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
896 mi
Range
575 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
385 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L