The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 41,900

€ 39,400

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
57.4
70.2
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.5
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.71 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
147 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
554 mi
Range
1553 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
30.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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