The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 29,100
€ 33,000
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 13.1 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1421
1765
1957
1420
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4238
2647
4369
4238 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.26 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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10.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.83 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
45 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
746 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
746 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
