The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 41,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
15.31 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25.91 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
