The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 38,300
€ 38,800
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Eos 3.6 V6.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
55.5
70.6
77.2
56.8
70.5
79.1
70.6 in
Width
70.5 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.5 in
Height
56.8 in
102.2
174.1
101.5
173.5
174.1 in
Length
173.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.11 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
8V
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
256 hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.64 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.6 V6
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
536 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
109.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
