The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 31,700

€ 33,500

€ 31,700
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 2.0 TDI is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.1 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.51 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
145 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
46 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
739 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 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