The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 33,000
€ 25,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.79 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
