Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 82 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 9.3 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 590 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 Z4) 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. | |||
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 | 7 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 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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 | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.29 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is larger. Volkswagen EOS is 18 cm longer than the BMW Z4, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 310 litres | |
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Volkswagen EOS has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen EOS has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen EOS (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen EOS has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 18 800 | |
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