The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 39,100
 Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
666 lb
19.1 %
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
60 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
70 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft