The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) A3 2.0 TDI DSG
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 width and height, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 1.4 inches longer.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DSG

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DSG

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
670 mi
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft