Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 0 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 173.5 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.5 in | -1 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.8 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3329 lb. | 3505 lb. | -176 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 41.5 in | 11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 32.5 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 44.1 ft3 |
2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |