The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

€ 35,400
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 27,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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