The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,800
 VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08) VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 36,600
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 2.0 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 2.0 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)
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 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)
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 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.16 %
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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 2.0 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
138 hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
17.46 lb/hp
26.28 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
462 mi
542 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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