So I have a 2007 Audi A3 as a loaner while my timing belt is done....

**ZGSON** · 12-30-2007 08:52 AM

And its alot faster than my A4, I didn't think it would be that noticable. I know it has like 40 more hp and its FWD, but still. I'm hoping that it feels about what a chip would feel like in the A4. Whats weird though is I can hear the turbo in this car spooling up and I really feel the "kick" when its in 1st 2nd and 3rd, but in my car I can't really at all, makes me think somethings wrong with my turbo. My cars totally stock and manual, this A3 has the tiptronic.

**fbottone** · 12-30-2007 09:24 AM

The turbo in the 2.0T's is variable geometry and kicks in MUCH sooner than that on the 1.8t's. The response is what you feel, along with much less weight I'm guessing...

**has6** · 12-30-2007 10:18 AM

along with the DSG gearbox which I think is freaking great

**Tgr_Clw** · 12-30-2007 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by fbottone

The turbo in the 2.0T's is variable geometry and kicks in MUCH sooner than that on the 1.8t's. The response is what you feel, along with much less weight I'm guessing...

No it's not. It's still a simple K03 last I checked.
The reason why it spools up sooner is due to the extra 200cc.

**rudtf** · 12-30-2007 02:02 PM

i had an a3 loaner awhile back and it def was quick.. i wondered how much quicker a chip would make it. paddle shifting was pretty cool too.

**Jet Jockey** · 12-30-2007 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Tgr_Clw

No it's not. It's still a simple K03 last I checked.
The reason why it spools up sooner is due to the extra 200cc.

Correct about the turbo and the 200cc helps too.

Also the whole turbo/exhaust manifold design on the 2.0T is 40% more efficient and that helps a lot.

**07-Aythree** · 12-30-2007 03:56 PM

i chip makes a world of difference..no traction at all through 2nd gear either (fwd of course) but it pulls really hard, go stage 2 and youll actually think to yourself, this is an A3??

**a4wd** · 12-31-2007 12:32 AM

My car with stage 1+ with testpipe and custom magnaflow exhaust is about even with a MKV GTI with CAI/ Eurojet Turboback exhaust. This was from a the launch, and I could hear his tires spin like crazy due to the torque. THe a3 should be similar in terms of performance to the MKV GTI, and I must say I love that 2.0T!!