The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)

€ 29,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI quattro
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) A3 2.0 TDI DSG
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 quattro is 0.9 inches longer.
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
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 (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)

General

A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
8P
Generation
8P
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 DSG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
138 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DSG

Performance

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

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI quattro

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DSG

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI DSG
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