The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 32,400

€ 40,600

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Eos 1.4 TSI is 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
56.9
70.5
79.1
55.5
70.6
77.2
70.5 in
Width
70.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.9 in
Height
55.5 in
101.5
174.1
102.2
174.1
174.1 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.5 %

General
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
1F
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
21.29 lb/hp
20 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
935 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data