The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 32,100
€ 37,800
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 3.2 V6.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.2 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 3.2 V6
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.76 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
8P
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*BUB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
247 hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
25.08 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
