Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle 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. | |||
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 |
no data | 380 litres | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has 4 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 2`010 | |
| 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 | 5000 | |
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