The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 33,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.3 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft