The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07)
€ 29,500
€ 26,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.85 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*BLF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
113 hp
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
30.12 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
450 mi
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
