The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.69 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.72 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
600 mi
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft