The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 41,200
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
172 in
Length
167 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
743 lb
21.3 %
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft