The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 33,500
€ 40,100
€ 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 5.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.1
69.5
77
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.5
172 in
Length
166.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.78 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
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 S3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
56 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1014 mi
Range
449 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
449 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 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
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
