BMW 3 series 2007 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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 3 series) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 106 mm (4.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Used also on Volkswagen Jetta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 17 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 380 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen EOS (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 5600 | |
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