Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2011
| 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 | 8.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 38 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is larger. Volkswagen EOS is 18 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen EOS has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 6600 | |
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