The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
€ 29,500
€ 29,300
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3444 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.98 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
158 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
510 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
