The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 26,500
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
€ 26,500
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

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 0.9 inches longer.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG

▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.69 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
Environmental Impact
111 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).
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TDI DPF DSG
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft