the 2.0 was clearly lighter and more fun (easier to move things around!), but...
it was raining in central md today and i was able to spin the front wheels of the 2.0 while the 3.2 never had any wheel spin...also felt more comfortable driving the twisties hard with the 3.2...and the 3.2 comes with more stuff. still it is heavier (and so gets worse gas mileage and isn't quite as much fun to drive).

for my purposes, after today's drive in the rain, i will still get the 3.2.

wish they had quattro with the 2.0 -- i'd get that combination in a second.

I you found the fun quotient higher on the 2.0T (like I did), I'd recommend you drive one with sport pkg + decent rubber.

I thought the 3.2 had about the same mpg.

tires do make a huge difference. The OEM pirelli ones are plain old horrible. Besides I think in the long run u'll be happier and have more fun with a turbo engine. Much more potential inthe modding category.

I love a NA engine, especially the VR6. But have you ever driven a tubo'd or supercharged VR6...OMG!!!

you can easily go to forced induction. It's a huge hassle and would be too expensive, with questionable effects on the longevity of the motor.

sorry about your rock!

I was looking at A3's today at Stevens Creek, and I really want to have the 3.2 mostly because it has Quattro and it also has a lot of extras on it.
In other ways I'd love to have the 2.0T engine and it is a good deal cheaper.

What I would like to do in some ways is buy the 2.0T in basic trim first, and wait and see if he S3 ever makes it here-if not then I'd be in a better position fiancially in a year to better afford the 3.2.

What would affect my decision is how well will the 2.0T hold it's value compared to the 3.2 ?

Past 10 years, 222 HP Volvo FWD. I'm tired of having to accelerate into traffic SLOWLY in the rain, when trying to move out qhickly just spins the wheels while the through traffic bears down on me.. (Even after I wait for a huge gap in the traffic)

With the 3.2's pseudo-quattro, I can just gas it and go in the rain.

First performance mod: A Haldes performance mudule, when it becomes available for the Gen2.

One other item: No need to choose between sport suspension and convenience items.. I could have it all in the 3.2, (at an insane price), but I saved up my $$$ over the last 10 years and am paying cash.

I had a fun evening test driving a few cars, I started off in a Miata which was amazing...

Then went to the Audi dealer and drove the 2.0T DSG Premium package-non sport first, loved the urge of the engine-it felt quick.
Then jumped into the 3.2 and loved it, the engine was very different, and I loved the feel from the handling, car felt better planted.
But wow it sure is expensive, it would be a long term purchase if I did...

I'll have to think about it for a bit...

...and will be very curious to hear about the experiences of those steely-eyed foorboard mashers who install a VF engineering supercharger, once they get around to developing one for the 3.2Q. A note of caution, though... my understanding is that the Haldex Quattro is really only designed to handle the 250 hp that comes stock. Chip for 8 - 12 hp? Sure. Another 5 or 10 from a Mintex exhaust? Ummmm... yep. 70 or so extra frothing, wild-eyed horses from a supercharger or turbo? Hope you've got a good friend (or beter yet, a close relative) in the parts department.