The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
€ 43,000

€ 29,500

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 7.8 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1458
1857
2041
1423
1765
1995
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1458 mm
Height
1423 mm
2646
4370
2578
4292
4370 mm
Length
4292 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg

Weight Difference:
173 kg
10.53 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
6.57 kg/bhp
8.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
554 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L