The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 43,000
€ 23,900
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
73.1 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
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
16.01 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 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 FSI
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
