The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS Q3 performance quattro S tronic (16 - 16) vs. Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 61,000

€ 46,700

€ 61,000
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 RS Q3 performance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi RS Q3 performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
62.2
72.5
79.5
65
73.3
80.1
72.5 in
Width
73.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
62.2 in
Height
65 in
102.5
173.7
106.4
174.2
173.7 in
Length
174.2 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS Q3 performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.65 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS Q3 performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
B4204T14
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS Q3 performance
362 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi RS Q3 performance
343 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi RS Q3 performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS Q3 performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
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10.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.03 lb/hp
Audi RS Q3 performance
10.54 lb/hp
15.03 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS Q3 performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi RS Q3 performance
27 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
462 mi
Range
473 mi
Audi RS Q3 performance
462 mi
473 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
162.9 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 RS Q3 performance
162.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS Q3 performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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