The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 33,500

€ 31,700

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.51 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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