The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 39,100
€ 25,800
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.07 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
