Audi A3 2013 vs Volkswagen EOS 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 18 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 780 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: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 and Volkswagen EOS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
678 litres | 380 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 115 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. 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`865 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 6400 | |
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