The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,800

€ 27,900

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 TDI DPF and the A3 2.0 TDI DPF S are absolutely identical. Both are 165.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
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 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.07 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
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 DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
138 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
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 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft