The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 35,400
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 36,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.75 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft