Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 105 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 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 440'000 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen EOS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen EOS 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen EOS 2011 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 |
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): | 2`000 | 2`345 | |
| 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 (€): | 4800 | 12 200 | |
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