The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Audi SQ2 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 45,000

€ 44,500

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 6.2 inches taller than the Audi SQ2 TFSI.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ2 TFSI
65
73.3
80.1
58.9
70.9
79.1
73.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
65 in
Height
58.9 in
106.4
174.2
102.1
165.7
174.2 in
Length
165.7 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ2 TFSI
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.01 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ2 TFSI
X
Generation
GA
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 SQ2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T16
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
296 hp
Audi SQ2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi SQ2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ2 TFSI
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 SQ2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
24.3 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
Audi SQ2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
34 mpg
Audi SQ2 TFSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
621 mi
488 mi
Audi SQ2 TFSI
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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
111 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi SQ2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft









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