The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 31,500
€ 28,200
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Eos 2.0 TSI 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 1.9 TDI.
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 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 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
3552 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.54 %
General
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BWA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
197 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
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18.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
18.03 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
428 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
151.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
