The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Audi RS Q3 performance quattro S tronic (16 - 16)
€ 38,400

€ 61,000

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000
ⓘ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 1.4 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 7.2 cm taller than the Audi RS Q3 performance.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3 performance
1652
1863
2034
1580
1841
2019
1863 mm
Width
1841 mm
2034 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2019 mm
1652 mm
Height
1580 mm
2702
4425
2603
4411
4425 mm
Length
4411 mm
2702 mm
Wheelbase
2603 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3 performance
1681 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2215 kg

Weight Difference:
49 kg
2.83 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3 performance
X
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3 performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T16
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 bhp
362 bhp
Audi RS Q3 performance
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
320 NM
465 NM
Audi RS Q3 performance
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3 performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS Q3 performance
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10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.78 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
10.64 kg/bhp
4.78 kg/bhp
Audi RS Q3 performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3 performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
33 mpg
Audi RS Q3 performance
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
671 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
671 mi
462 mi
Audi RS Q3 performance
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).
162.9 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
102.8 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi RS Q3 performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3 performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
356 L









1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1261 L