The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 39,100
 Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (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 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.82 %
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft