The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 27,500
€ 33,300
€ 27,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 4.2 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
101.5
165.5
169.7 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.44 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.63 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
24 mpg
A3 3.2
47 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
377 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
377 mi
A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
187.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
