The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro (11 - 14)
€ 46,700

€ 32,200

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
1652
1863
2034
1590
1831
2019
1863 mm
Width
1831 mm
2034 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2019 mm
1652 mm
Height
1590 mm
2702
4425
2603
4385
4425 mm
Length
4385 mm
2702 mm
Wheelbase
2603 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
1684 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
99 kg
5.88 %

General
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
X
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T14
Engine Code
CCZC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
247 bhp
168 bhp
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
280 NM
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.82 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
39 mpg
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
473 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
473 mi
545 mi
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1365 L