The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
€ 38,400

€ 35,500

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
65
73.3
80.1
62.6
72.1
79.5
73.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65 in
Height
62.6 in
106.4
174.2
102.5
172.6
174.2 in
Length
172.6 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
3706 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.83 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
X
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T16
Engine Code
CFGC, CLLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
175 hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
23.46 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
47 mpg
42 mpg
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
671 mi
Range
710 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
671 mi
710 mi
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
102.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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