The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

€ 29,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 height, but the A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) is 0 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
8P
Generation
8V
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 (09 - 12)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
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 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
138 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
23.88 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
47 mpg
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
746 mi
661 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
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).
96.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
102.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft