The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 26,900
€ 30,400
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Eos 1.6 FSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
56.8
70.5
79.1
56.1
69.5
78.5
70.5 in
Width
69.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.8 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
173.5
101.5
166.9
173.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.38 %
General
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
1F
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BLF*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
30.12 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
450 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
