The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 41,200
€ 32,500
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.76 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
