Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Volkswagen EOS and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen EOS could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 760 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. | |||
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`950 | 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 (€): | 11 600 | 7600 | |
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