The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
€ 25,000

€ 26,500

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 is 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
BMM
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 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
633 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
633 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
111 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
111 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
30.6 cu ft