The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 33,500
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 38,400
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 e-tron is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
169.8 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.3 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
No data
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
28.5 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 e-tron
28.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft