The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 33,500
€ 27,800
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 5.2 inches longer and 3.1 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
16.04 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
