The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) A3 2.0 TDI DSG
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI quattro
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 DSG is 1.4 inches shorter.
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
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 DSG (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DSG
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)

General

A3 2.0 TDI DSG
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI DSG
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
138 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI quattro

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI DSG
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DSG

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI quattro

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
23.09 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI quattro

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DSG
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
41 mpg
47 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
746 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
600 mi
746 mi
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
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).
102.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
117.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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