Audi_in_Van

Apart from Engine, different manual transmission, and different add-on options, what else is different (chasis, suspension, brakes)?

IBD SV

Same suspension etc...just little things besides motor tranny like no electric seats just power lumbar alum. trim instead of wood grain etc

woofpup

The front suspension may actually be a little different to account for weight differences in the engine. VW used to do that with VR6 vs. 1.8T in their cars, if I recall. But that's not really a "benefit" just a compensation.

IBD SV

Good point...I forgot about things like that...however I think he is referring to actual differences I don't know of many..

ChuckTigre

Those were the three main big differences I care about between the two. All of the above are only available on the 3.0 for some... dumb... reason.

JeffPGH

3.0 has slightly larger front brakes (prob. to account for extra weight)

IBD SV

yeah those are pretty much it for me too....those were the only reasons I even looked at 3.0

woofpup

But I can see how it's not for everyone.

IBD SV

Def. both excellent machines, but as of now I have turbo fever and the alum trim is more my style

Jeff_DML

3.0 has
-larger front brakes
-6-speed manual
-wood trim
-power driver front seat
-chrome outside trim around window
-16" vs. 15" standard wheels

Like someone said the suspension is only different to account for the extra weight.

Jeff