The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 41,900
€ 23,700
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance is 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
800 lb
22.09 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
