The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 41,200
€ 23,700
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 1.9 TDI DPF is 8.4 cm shorter, 9.2 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1423
1765
1995
1420
1857
2041
1765 mm
Width
1857 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1423 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4286
2647
4370
4286 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
172 kg
10.87 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
B4204T11
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
13.56 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
697 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
