The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 31,100
€ 38,800
€ 31,100
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 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 3.6 V6.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
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 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.4 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
256 hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.76 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.6 V6
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
743 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 2.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.6 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
