BMW 3 series 2004 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 10.3 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 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS 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 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 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 | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 800 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. | |||
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 |
no data | 380 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`030 | |
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 5000 | |
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