The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 2.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
712 lb
20.47 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
25.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft