Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Audi A3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 28 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 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 A3, 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen EOS and Audi A3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 678 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Volkswagen EOS has 115 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 298 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen EOS has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | no data | |
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