The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 35,800
€ 22,800
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 3.2 is 3.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI
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
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.72 %
General
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
