The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 30,800
€ 33,000
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.8 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 3.2
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 3.2
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.59 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 3.2
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
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17.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.29 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
22 mpg
A3 3.2
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
419 mi
Range
355 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
419 mi
355 mi
A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
198.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
168.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
