The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 26,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 2.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
18.87 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft