The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 33,300
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3635 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.02 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
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
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
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
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
26.34 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
579 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
