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2009 Audi A3 Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2009 Audi A3 comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| MSRP |
$30,500.00 |
$28,550.00 |
$30,160.00 |
$29,800.00 |
| Destination |
$825.00 |
$650.00 |
$720.00 |
$825.00 |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Standard Engine |
2L 200hp I4 |
1.6L 208hp I4 |
3.5L 290hp V6 |
2.4L 168hp I5 |
| Horsepower |
200 @ 5100 RPM |
208 @ 6000 RPM |
290 @ 6400 RPM |
168 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
207 @ 1800 RPM |
192 @ 1850 RPM |
261 @ 4400 RPM |
170 @ 4400 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
1984 |
1598 |
3498 |
2435 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3 X 3.4 |
3.8 X 3.2 |
3.3 X 3.5 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.3:1 |
10.0:1 |
10.3:1 |
10.3:1 |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| City (mpg) |
21 |
26 |
19 |
20 |
| Highway (mpg) |
28 |
34 |
26 |
28 |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3461.3 |
2700.7 |
3556.1 |
3320.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
101.5 |
97.1 |
109.3 |
103.9 |
| Length (in.) |
168.7 |
146.2 |
190.6 |
178 |
| Width (in.) |
69.5 |
66.3 |
73.2 |
69.7 |
| Height (in.) |
56 |
55.4 |
57.8 |
57.4 |
| Track Front (in.) |
60.4 |
57.2 |
62.4 |
60.4 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
59.3 |
57.5 |
62.4 |
60.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.9 |
38.8 |
38.5 |
38.9 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
36.9 |
37.6 |
36.4 |
38.1 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.2 |
41.4 |
43.8 |
41.6 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
34.8 |
29.9 |
34.6 |
34.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
54.4 |
50.3 |
56.3 |
55.2 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.8 |
44.7 |
55.1 |
54.1 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
53.4 |
53.7 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
53.9 |
50.7 |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
89 |
N/A |
96.2 |
92.7 |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
225/45R17 |
205/45R17 |
245/45R18 |
205/50R17 |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Radio |
N/A |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
digital |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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Audi A3 |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Nissan Maxima S |
Volvo V50 2.4i |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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