The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 33,500
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.1 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
558 lb
16.04 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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)
DBKA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft