The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 35,400
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 34,300
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 TFSI 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 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro 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 TFSI quattro 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 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.46 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CZPB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

 REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 TFSI
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft