The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 34,900
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 13.2 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1777 mm
Width
1783 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
2647
4369
4237 mm
Length
4369 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
290 kg
17.96 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CLHA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
12.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.74 kg/bhp
8.2 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L