The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 35,500
 Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) A3 3.2
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 3.2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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 3.2
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.27 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A3 3.2

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
A3 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
25 mpg
A3 3.2
43 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
396 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
396 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).
178.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
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