The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.2 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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.17 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft