Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen EOS engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi A5. Despite less power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 740 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: | 4.42 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, if possible |
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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Volkswagen EOS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`950 kg | 2`155 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`526 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 424 kg | 420 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 6800 | 8400 | |
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