Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs Volkswagen EOS 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen EOS 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 15 cm shorter than the Volkswagen EOS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 380 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Beetle has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The Volkswagen EOS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 6400 | |
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