The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (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 quattro (04 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
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
138 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
23.17 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
583 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
632 mi
583 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
131.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft