The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 23,900
€ 34,900
€ 23,900
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 FSI is 6.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.55 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
444 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
444 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 2.0 FSI
145.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
