i can dig getting an audi for quattro, plus they're damn cool, but since i can't get the 2.0t in quattro what makes it so different from getting a MKV? i know i'll probably get alot of heat for this because there is probably an obvious list of reasons that i'm missing due to my lack of sleep and such, but i still wanna know.

 

Interior on the audi is alittle nicer, exterior is about the same if you ask me i own an A3, but also love the way that mkv flows. Engine output is about the same, hp, dsg.
A3 you'll spend a little more. The mkv is now being sold with body kit options, i think that is a very good maketing scheme by vw. I would've loved to be able to purchase my A3 with a oettinger style kit. [X(] Remember audi is what lexus is to toyota for example.[>:]

 

This is kinda helpful... http://www.autoblog.com/2006/06/19/s...toblog-garage/

 

This has been discussed here already a few times:

see this GTI discussion
Also this Link
And this Link also.
And why not one more Link!

 

They are both very similar, yet different cars. I've driven both in each of the transmission offerings, and they are somewhat different creatures. You need to drive each to fully understand the differences. The A3 is so much more refined and solid. Is it worth the price difference? That is for you to figure out.

Cheers!