The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 35,400

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.1 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
21.37 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CPTA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
661 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
89 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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