The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 42,900
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.93 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft