The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 29,200
€ 33,500
€ 29,200
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 slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod is 2.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
104.2
172
169.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
17.3 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DADA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
609 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
