The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 37,800
€ 28,200
€ 37,800
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 3.2 V6 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 3.2 V6
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 3.2 V6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
16.28 %
General
VW Eos 3.2 V6
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BUB*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
247 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
26 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
372 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 3.2 V6
174.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
