The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,800
 VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56.9
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
174.1
166.9 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.05 %
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
645 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data