The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)
€ 31,300
€ 32,800
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
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 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 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 DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
21.35 lb/hp
26.28 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
542 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
127 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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
127 kWh
129.6 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
