The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 30,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 30,200
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 TFSI 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 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (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 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.64 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
148 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
15.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
15.78 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
24 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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