Audi A5 2009 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 500 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Used also on Volkswagen Jetta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.41 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 22 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`360 | 2`000 | |
| 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 (€): | 9400 | 5000 | |
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