The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05) A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 height, but the A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) is 1.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
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 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)

General

A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
148 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
20.18 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
57 mpg
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
758 mi
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
113.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft