Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 17 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 50 NM less than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 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 | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is larger. Volkswagen EOS is 18 cm longer than the Audi A3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 674 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen EOS has 55 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Volkswagen EOS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`925 | |
| 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 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 6400 | |
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