Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 55 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.2 | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen EOS 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. | |||
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`020 | 2`000 | |
| 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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