The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 33,000
€ 20,800
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.15 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
56 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
