The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 28,700
€ 23,200
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 longer.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
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
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.71 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
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23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
33 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
475 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
