The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 34,900
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 3.2 DSG
€ 35,500
 Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) A3 3.2
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 DSG is 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 3.2 DSG
A3 3.2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 3.2 DSG
A3 3.2
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

General

A3 3.2 DSG
A3 3.2
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 3.2 DSG
A3 3.2
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 3.2 DSG
247 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 3.2 DSG
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2

Performance

A3 3.2 DSG
A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

A3 3.2 DSG

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A3 3.2

▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
A3 3.2 DSG
14.28 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
A3 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 3.2 DSG
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A3 3.2 DSG
25 mpg
25 mpg
A3 3.2
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
396 mi
A3 3.2 DSG
396 mi
396 mi
A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
178.2 kWh
A3 3.2 DSG
178.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 3.2 DSG
A3 3.2
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