Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volvo V40 | Audi A3 |
| Totals | Volvo V40 2.0 (T3) × | Audi A3 2.0 TDI × |
| Mark | Volvo | Audi |
| Model | V40 2.0 (T3) | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1546 | 1275 (1295) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1965 | 1835 (1855) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 210 | 218 (218) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 8.3 | 8.5 (8.2) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 324/1032 | 365/1100 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volvo V40 2.0 (T3) × | Audi A3 2.0 TDI × |
| Length | 4369 | 4241 |
| Width | 1783 | 1777 |
| Height | 1420 | 1424 |
| Wheelbase | 2646 | 2602 |
| Front/rear Track | 1559/1546 | 1543/1514 |
| Ground clearance | 133 | - |
| Engine specifications | Volvo V40 2.0 (T3) × | Audi A3 2.0 TDI × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging | turbo diesel Common Rail |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1969 | 1968 |
| Compression ratio | 11.3 | 16.2 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 82x93.2 | 81x95.5 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 152/5000 | 150/3500-4000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 250/1300-4000 | 340/1750-3000 |
| Transmission specifications | Volvo V40 2.0 (T3) × | Audi A3 2.0 TDI × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic S-Tronic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volvo V40 2.0 (T3) × | Audi A3 2.0 TDI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Disk | 5x108 ET40 d63.3
| 5x112 ET50 d57.1
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| Brakes specifications | Volvo V40 2.0 (T3) × | Audi A3 2.0 TDI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volvo V40 2.0 (T3) × | Audi A3 2.0 TDI × |
| City | 7.3 | 4.9 (5.2) |
| Highway | 4.5 | 3.5 (4) |
| Combined | 5.5 | 4 (4.4) |
| Fuel | 95 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 62 | 50 |
| Clear list | Volvo V40 | Audi A3 |
