The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 41,900
€ 25,400
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
57.4
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
12.67 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
