Audi A5 2011 vs Volkswagen EOS 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen EOS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 55 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen EOS 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 20 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 380 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 115 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 370 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen EOS, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen EOS, so Audi A5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 6400 | |
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