BMW Z4 2009 vs Volkswagen EOS 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 82 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen EOS) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW Z4) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 18 cm shorter than the Volkswagen EOS, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW Z4 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
310 litres | 380 litres | |
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Volkswagen EOS has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen EOS (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen EOS has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 11 600 | |
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