The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 34,900

€ 29,500

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 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 1.6 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.95 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
27.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
52 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
917 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 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