BMW 3 series 2003 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: | 143 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 57 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 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 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: | Used only for this car | 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. Volkswagen EOS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | 380 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen EOS (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen EOS, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 5000 | |
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