The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 27,800

€ 23,200

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 FSI are absolutely identical. Both are 4214 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1421 mm tall.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2578
4214
4214 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.9 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
148 bhp
A3 2.0 FSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
200 NM
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
8.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.63 kg/bhp
9.12 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
39 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
583 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
475 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L