Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2010

 
Volkswagen EOS
2011 - 2015
BMW 3 series
2010 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 140 HP184 HP
Torque: 320 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 seconds8.4 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen EOS engine produces 44 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.85.6
Real fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100km6.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 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 BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1140 km in combined cycle1080 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway1290 km on highway
930 km with real consumption950 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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 3 series) 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.
Ground clearance: 142 mm (5.6 inches)138 mm (5.4 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen EOS engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Volkswagen EOS 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ...  More about Volkswagen EOS 2011 2.0 engine 

BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.61 m
Width: 1.79 m1.78 m
Height: 1.44 m1.38 m
Volkswagen EOS is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 205 litres210 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
380 litres350 litres
Volkswagen EOS has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen EOS (by 30 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0002`100
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably better
Average price (€): 640013 200
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen EOS has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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