The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 41,900
€ 31,700
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.28 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
