The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 41,200
€ 24,000
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 3.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
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 1.4 TFSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.44 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
