The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI quattro is 0.9 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
178 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI DSG

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
17.65 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
36 mpg
31 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
455 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
471 mi
455 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
125 kWh
142.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI DSG
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft