The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 41,500
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 Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
167.4 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.21 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
26 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 S3
132.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft