Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 55 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen EOS could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 4.42 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen EOS is 20 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Volkswagen EOS has 115 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 370 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Volkswagen EOS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 6400 | 14 600 | |
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