The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 34,900
€ 21,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.02 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
917 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
