The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 33,000

€ 29,200

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
602 lb
17.3 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
56 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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