The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 29,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12).
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
101.5
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
8V
Generation
8P
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 (16 - 17)
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
148 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
21.38 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
49 mpg
47 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
746 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
647 mi
746 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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).
102.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
98.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
