The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 33,000
€ 22,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 3.2 is 0.4 inches longer.
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 FSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 FSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.01 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 3.2
22 mpg
34 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
355 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 3.2
355 mi
495 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
130.7 kWh
A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 FSI
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
