The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)

€ 27,400
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.2 inches longer.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 3.2
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
101.5
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 3.2
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.98 %
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 3.2
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMM
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
247 hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 3.2

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 3.2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 3.2

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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.33 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
25 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
396 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
396 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
Environmental Impact
111 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
178.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft