BMW 3 series 2010 vs Volkswagen EOS 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 146 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 7.2 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 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen EOS 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 380 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen EOS (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 13 200 | 6400 | |
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