The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 28,000

€ 33,000

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
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
101.5
169
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.47 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.33 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 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
697 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
697 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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