Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 286 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 400 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 14.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 5.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 795 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 7.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 490 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen EOS 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 EOS version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 18 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 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, 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 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: | 4.42 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.37 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen EOS is 47 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 350 litres | |
| Volkswagen EOS has 95 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen EOS (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Volkswagen EOS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 20 200 | |
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