The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 43,000
€ 45,500
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.3
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.3 in
104.2
172
103.6
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.75 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
