Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Volkswagen EOS engine produces 14 HP less power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo C70. Despite less power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen EOS could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen EOS is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | no data | |
| Volkswagen EOS has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Volkswagen EOS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 9600 | |
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