Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 184 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 200 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen EOS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
| Volkswagen EOS is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 350 litres | |
| Volkswagen EOS has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen EOS (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 11 600 | 13 600 | |
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