The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 36,600

€ 25,800

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.74 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
168 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
350 NM
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

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

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
8.12 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L