The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 46,700
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 54,600
 Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14) Audi RS Q3
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi RS Q3.
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
65
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
73.3
80.1
62.2
Blueprint Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14)
72.5
79.5
73.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
106.4
174.2
Blueprint Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14)
102.5
173.6
174.2 in
Length
173.6 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.65 %
Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14)

General

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
X
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T14
Engine Code
CTSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
247 hp
306 hp
Audi RS Q3
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi RS Q3

Performance

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS Q3

▶ REPLAY
15.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
15.03 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
Audi RS Q3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
27 mpg
Audi RS Q3
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
452 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
473 mi
452 mi
Audi RS Q3
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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi RS Q3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi RS Q3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft