The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 33,000
€ 30,000
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.45 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 3.2
22 mpg
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
355 mi
Range
665 mi
A3 3.2
355 mi
665 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
