The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
679 lb
19.52 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
56 mpg
city
41 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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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