The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 35,400
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 32,800
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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.17 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

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 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)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 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
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
46 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft