BMW 3 series 2003 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: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 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): | 9.4 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 420'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | 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: | 4.49 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 | 1`950 | |
| 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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