The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 33,000

€ 27,900

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.42 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft