The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 28,500
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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 S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
706 mi
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft