2006 Audi A3 2.0 T vs. 2006 Audi A3 2.0 FSI Attraction Tiptronic

To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T and 2006 Audi A3 2.0 FSI Attraction Tiptronic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T and 2006 Audi A3 2.0 FSI Attraction Tiptronic are equipped with a 1,982 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 FSI Attraction Tiptronic. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 FSI Attraction Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 FSI Attraction Tiptronic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 FSI Attraction Tiptronic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 FSI Attraction Tiptronic. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 FSI Attraction Tiptronic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A3 2.0 T 2006 Audi A3 2.0 FSI Attraction Tiptronic
Make Audi Audi
Model A3 A3
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1982 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1275 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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