The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 39,100
 Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.72 %
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.4 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft