The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 27,200
€ 37,800
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Eos 3.2 V6.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
56.1
69.5
78.5
56.8
70.5
79.1
69.5 in
Width
70.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
173.5
166.9 in
Length
173.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.74 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
8P
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
*BUB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
247 hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
▶ REPLAY
26.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
26.62 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
