The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 36,600
€ 33,300
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 3.2.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
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
165.5
167 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.14 %
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
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
24 mpg
A3 3.2
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
377 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
377 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).
187.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 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
