The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 24,800
€ 26,300
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 2.0 FSI and the A3 2.0 TDI DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 165.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.82 %
General
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
632 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
632 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
