The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 24,400
€ 23,900
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 width and height, but the A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.4 inches longer.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.47 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
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 6000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
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22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
31 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
444 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
