Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008) 2.0 TFSI and Volvo S40 (VS) 2.0 T

Comparison of Audi A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008) 2.0 TFSI and Volvo S40 (VS) 2.0 T [S]ave

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Audi A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008) 2.0 TFSI ×
Volvo S40 (VS) 2.0 T ×
General
MakeAudiVolvo
ModelA3S40
GenerationA3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008)S40 (VS)
Modification2.0 TFSI2.0 T
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.volvocars.com/intl
Number of doors54
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20081999
Production to (year)20132003
Performance
Top speed (km/h)238220
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.18.5
City consumption (l/100km)-12
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-6.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.2-
Emission standardEURO IV-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)200165
Max. torque (Nm)280240
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9841,948
Compression ratio11.59
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,1005,250
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,7001,800
Cylinder bore (mm)82.583
Piston stroke (mm)92.890
Fuel systemDirect injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)5560
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionTransverse stabilizerHelical spring
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16
  • 225/45 R17
  • 205/55 R15
Turning radius (m)10.7-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,2924,516
Width (mm)1,7651,716
Height (mm)1,4231,422
Wheelbase (mm)2,5782,562
Kerb weight (kg)1,3351,310
Gross weight (kg)1,8951,790
Minimum boot space (l)552415
Maximum boot space (l)1,104853
Front track (mm)1,5341,472
Rear track (mm)1,5071,474
Ride height (mm)110-
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.31-



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