The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 24,100
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 TDI 99g
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 TDI 99g
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.14 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI 99g
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 1.6 TDI 99g
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
56 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
899 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
