Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.9 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): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 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 | |||
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): | 2`000 | 1`960 | |
| 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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