Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 85 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.2 | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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`830 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`355 kg | 1`539 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 475 kg | 461 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 | 4400 | |
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