The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.84 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
M
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
56 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft