The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (16 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 29,500

€ 33,000

€ 29,500
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 g-tron is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.2
70.3
77.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
104.2
172
169.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.41 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback g-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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CPWA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
44 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
575 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
575 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 g-tron
102.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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