The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 25,000

€ 32,800

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TDI quattro is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TDI S.
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
167
165.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
8P
Generation
8V
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 quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
138 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 TDI S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI S
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI quattro
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI S
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
23.17 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
41 mpg
55 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI S
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
723 mi
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
642 mi
723 mi
A3 2.0 TDI S
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
88.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
119.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft