The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 41,900

€ 23,000

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.53 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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