Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 100 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): | 6.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.7 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 105 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 | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 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 22 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 | 11.4 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 (kg): | 2`010 | 2`360 | |
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 9600 | |
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