The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 33,500
€ 35,800
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 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 3.2
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.79 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
56 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1014 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
