The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 23,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
138 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
22.61 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
43 mpg
57 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
621 mi
758 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
113.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft