The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 is 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
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 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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
46 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
670 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
670 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft