The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 25,400
€ 30,400
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
69.5
78.5
56.9
70.5
79.1
69.5 in
Width
70.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
174.1
166.9 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.63 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
38 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
551 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
