The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 41,200
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
172 in
Length
166.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.3 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft