The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 45,000

€ 57,000

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi RS Q3.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
65
73.3
80.1
62.2
72.5
79.5
73.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65 in
Height
62.2 in
106.4
174.2
102.5
173.7
174.2 in
Length
173.7 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.68 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
X
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T16
Engine Code
CZGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
335 hp
Audi RS Q3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS Q3
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS Q3
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24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
24.3 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS Q3
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
621 mi
Range
473 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
621 mi
473 mi
Audi RS Q3
Environmental Impact
111 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
111 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi RS Q3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft









37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft