The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 43,000

€ 32,300

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.4
73.1
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.23 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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