The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
€ 35,400
€ 28,900
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
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
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 2.0 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.15 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
47 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
917 mi
Range
432 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
432 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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
