The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS Q3 S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 63,500

€ 45,400

€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 RS Q3 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi RS Q3
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
63.1
72.9
79.7
65
73.3
80.1
72.9 in
Width
73.3 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
63.1 in
Height
65 in
105.6
177.4
106.4
174.2
177.4 in
Length
174.2 in
105.6 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS Q3
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %

General
Audi RS Q3
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
F3
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T12
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS Q3
395 hp
197 hp
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS Q3
354 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi RS Q3
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS Q3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
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9.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.42 lb/hp
Audi RS Q3
9.99 lb/hp
19.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS Q3
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi RS Q3
27 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
445 mi
Range
671 mi
Audi RS Q3
445 mi
671 mi
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi RS Q3
166.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS Q3
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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