The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 31,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 41,200
 Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 31,500
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 1.8 TFSI is 6 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
1785
1966
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1785 mm
Width
1857 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
2636
4310
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4310 mm
Length
4370 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
227 kg
14.35 %
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
7.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
7.61 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L