The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10)

€ 30,400
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10) VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10)
101.5
173.5
166.9 in
Length
173.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.76 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.76 lb/hp
27.98 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
38 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
645 mi
551 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data