Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 740 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 106 mm (4.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Beetle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Beetle version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Volkswagen EOS 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen EOS 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 33 cm shorter than the Volkswagen EOS, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 201 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 380 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`930 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`388 kg | 1`503 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 462 kg | 427 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4600 | |
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