The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Audi RS Q3 S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 45,000
€ 63,500
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘ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 XC40 D3 Polestar Performance is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi RS Q3.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
65
73.3
80.1
63.1
72.9
79.7
73.3 in
Width
72.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
65 in
Height
63.1 in
106.4
174.2
105.6
177.4
174.2 in
Length
177.4 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
105.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.69 %
General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
X
Generation
F3
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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
395 hp
Audi RS Q3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
354 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
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS Q3
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24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.99 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
24.3 lb/hp
9.99 lb/hp
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
27 mpg
Audi RS Q3
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
445 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
621 mi
445 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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
111 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi RS Q3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
325 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
1014 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.2 cu ft
