The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 38,800
€ 36,800
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Eos 3.6 V6 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
56.8
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
56.8 in
Height
55.5 in
101.5
173.5
102.2
174.1
173.5 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
11.6 %
General
VW Eos 3.6 V6
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDV*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Eos 3.6 V6
256 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Eos 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
14.42 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Eos 3.6 V6
26 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
372 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Eos 3.6 V6
372 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Eos 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
