The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 23,900
€ 33,500
€ 23,900
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 1.9 TDI e DPF is 3.3 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D4 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 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
29.57 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
759 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
