The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
172 in
Length
167 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
734 lb
21.1 %
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
56 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft