Alfa Romeo Spider 2008 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.5 | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen EOS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen EOS 2006 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen EOS 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.44 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen EOS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 380 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Alfa Romeo Spider has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The Volkswagen EOS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5000 | |
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