The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro (15 - 18) vs. Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 35,700

€ 46,700

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi Q3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
62.6
72.1
79.5
65
73.3
80.1
72.1 in
Width
73.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
62.6 in
Height
65 in
102.5
172.8
106.4
174.2
172.8 in
Length
174.2 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.32 %

General
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
8U
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUVC, DFTA
Engine Code
B4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.03 lb/hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
24.51 lb/hp
15.03 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
812 mi
Range
473 mi
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
812 mi
473 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft