The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 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 3.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 220.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220
57.4
73.1
80.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
73.1 in
Width
70.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.4 in
104.2
172
106.3
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.7 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B4204T11
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
554 mi
Range
552 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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