BMW 3 series 2003 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.2 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 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 |
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`020 | 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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