The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 33,000

€ 24,000

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.22 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft