The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 27,800
€ 26,400
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 quattro 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 quattro
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 quattro
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
168 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
19.03 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
37 mpg
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
583 mi
610 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
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).
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
131.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
A3 2.0 TDI DPF S
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
