Technical specifications
| Clear list | Audi A3 (2008-2012) | Volvo C30 |
| Totals | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.8 TFSI sportback × | Volvo C30 2.0 × |
| Mark | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A3 (2008-2012) 1.8 TFSI sportback | C30 2.0 |
| Year | 2008-2012 | 2010 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1340 (1370) | 1380 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1880 (1895) | 1770 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 222 (222) | 210 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 7.8 (7.7) | 9.7 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.4 | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 370/1100 | 233 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.8 TFSI sportback × | Volvo C30 2.0 × |
| Length | 4292 | 4266 |
| Width | 1765 | 1782 |
| Height | 1423 | 1447 |
| Wheelbase | 2578 | 2640 |
| Front/rear Track | 1534/1507 | 1535/1531 |
| Ground clearance | 120 | - |
| Engine specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.8 TFSI sportback × | Volvo C30 2.0 × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1798 | 1999 |
| Compression ratio | - | 10.8 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 82.5х84.1 | 87.5x83.1 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 160/4500-6200 | 145/6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 250/1500-4200 | 185/4500 |
| Transmission specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.8 TFSI sportback × | Volvo C30 2.0 × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 7-speed, Automatic DSG | 6-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.8 TFSI sportback × | Volvo C30 2.0 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/55/16 | 195/65/15, 205/55/16, 205/50/17 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET50 d57.1
| 5x108 ET46 d63.3
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| Brakes specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.8 TFSI sportback × | Volvo C30 2.0 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.8 TFSI sportback × | Volvo C30 2.0 × |
| City | 8.7 (8.5) | 10.6 |
| Highway | 5.3 (5.2) | 6.3 |
| Combined | 6.6 (6.5) | 8.1 |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 55 |
| Clear list | Audi A3 (2008-2012) | Volvo C30 |
