The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 32,800

€ 33,000

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the A3 3.2.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
1424
1777
1966
1421
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1424 mm
Height
1421 mm
2602
4241
2578
4214
4241 mm
Length
4214 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.6 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
247 bhp
A3 3.2
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
320 NM
A3 3.2
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

A3 3.2
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9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
9.7 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
27 mpg
A3 3.2
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
647 mi
Range
355 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
355 mi
A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
198.9 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
281 L







1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L