The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI quattro
€ 32,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) A3 2.0 TDI S
€ 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 quattro is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.8 in
Length
167 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.52 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
8V
Generation
8V
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 S
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 quattro
148 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 TDI S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI S

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
133 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI quattro

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI S

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
21.38 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
50 mpg
55 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI S
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
723 mi
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
661 mi
723 mi
A3 2.0 TDI S
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).
88.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI quattro
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI quattro
A3 2.0 TDI S
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft