The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 41,900

€ 24,400

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
13.89 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft