The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 41,200
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 7.8 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1420 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
2647
4370
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
2578
4292
4370 mm
Length
4292 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
167 kg
10.56 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

164 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.33 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
48 mpg
66 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
58 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L