Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 38 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Volkswagen EOS is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen EOS has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. This could mean that the Volkswagen EOS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 11 200 | |
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