The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 33,500
€ 23,900
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.56 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
56 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
