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Volkswagen Eos (2012) vs. Audi A3 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Eos and 2009 Audi A3 specs.

2012 Volkswagen Eos and 2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Volkswagen Eos Audi A3  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 101.5 in 0 in
Length 174.1 in 168.7 in 5.4 in
Width 70.5 in 69.5 in 1 in
Height 56.9 in 56.0 in 0.9 in
Curb Weight 3508 lb. 3329 lb. 179 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 15.0 gal. -0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 38.1 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 54.3 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 41.2 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.8 in 36.9 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 41.5 in 52.8 in -11.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.5 in 34.8 in -2.3 in
Total Legroom 74.2 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) -1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.6 ft3 13.1 ft3 -6.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.5 ft3 54.6 ft3 -44.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Eos

2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A3

2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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