The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
€ 33,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
€ 29,900
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

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 DSG is 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
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 S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

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

General

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

Engine

A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
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 DSG
197 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI quattro
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI DSG
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI quattro

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI DSG

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI quattro

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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