The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)

€ 33,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
€ 28,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05) A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 width and height, but the A3 2.0 TFSI quattro is 1.4 inches longer.
A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.01 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)

General

A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
197 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG

Performance

A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI quattro

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI DSG

▶ REPLAY
16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
16.68 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
31 mpg
31 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
497 mi
444 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
142.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft