The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 35,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.53 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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)
BKD
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
600 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
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 TDI
117.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
