Technical specifications
| Clear list | Audi A3 (2008-2012) | Volvo V40 |
| Totals | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 2.0 TFSI × | Volvo V40 2.0 (D4) × |
| Mark | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A3 (2008-2012) 2.0 TFSI | V40 2.0 (D4) |
| Year | 2008-2012 | 2016 |
| Number of doors/seats | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1320 (1330) | 1578 (1615) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1855 (1890) | 2005 (2025) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 238 (238) | 230 (230) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 7 (6.8) | 7.4 (7.2) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 350/1080 | 324/1032 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 2.0 TFSI × | Volvo V40 2.0 (D4) × |
| Length | 4238 | 4369 |
| Width | 1765 | 1783 |
| Height | 1421 | 1420 |
| Wheelbase | 2578 | 2646 |
| Front/rear Track | 1534/1507 | 1559/1546 |
| Ground clearance | 120 | 133 |
| Engine specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 2.0 TFSI × | Volvo V40 2.0 (D4) × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging | turbo diesel Common Rail |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1984 | 1969 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 | 16 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 82.5х92.8 | 82x93.2 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 200/5100-6000 | 190/4250 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 280/1700-5000 | 400/1750-2500 |
| Transmission specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 2.0 TFSI × | Volvo V40 2.0 (D4) × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 7-speed, Automatic DSG | 6-speed manual / 8-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 2.0 TFSI × | Volvo V40 2.0 (D4) × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 225/45/17 | 205/55 R16 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET50 d57.1
| 5x108 ET40 d63.3
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| Brakes specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 2.0 TFSI × | Volvo V40 2.0 (D4) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 2.0 TFSI × | Volvo V40 2.0 (D4) × |
| City | 9.8 (9.8) | 4.2 (5) |
| Highway | 5.5 (5.7) | 3.6 (3.7) |
| Combined | 7.1 (7.2) | 3.8 (4.2) |
| Fuel | 95 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 55 | 62 |
| Clear list | Audi A3 (2008-2012) | Volvo V40 |
