2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro Sportback Ambition vs. 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T DSG
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro Sportback Ambition and 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T DSG were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T DSG is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T DSG (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro Sportback Ambition. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T DSG should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro Sportback Ambition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T DSG weights approximately 500 kg more than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro Sportback Ambition. 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 TDI Quattro Sportback Ambition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T DSG. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro Sportback Ambition 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 TDI Quattro Sportback Ambition (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T DSG. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro Sportback Ambition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T DSG.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro Sportback Ambition | 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T DSG | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A3 | A3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
