The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 36,900

€ 51,500

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.8
70.1
79.6
73.1 in
Width
70.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
104.2
172
106.3
171.9
172 in
Length
171.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.88 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
M
Generation
W176
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
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
D4204T14
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 45 AMG
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
896 mi
Range
505 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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