BMW 3 series 2004 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 880 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. | |||
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): | 2`025 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 340 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5800 | |
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