The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 50,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
172 in
Length
171.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.72 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
M
Generation
W176
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
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
B4204T11
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
505 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft