The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

€ 35,400
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 33,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.39 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 35 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
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