The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 33,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 5.2 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.58 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
56 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
497 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
497 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft