Audi A5 2009 vs Volkswagen EOS 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Despite the higher power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen EOS, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen EOS has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 6800 | |
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