The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
€ 28,600

€ 32,800

€ 28,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
55.9
70
77.4
56.1
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
166.8
102.4
167
166.8 in
Length
167 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
8V
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 (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
148 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
133 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
21.38 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
50 mpg
49 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
647 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
661 mi
647 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft