Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 6 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen EOS could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen EOS 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen EOS 2006 1.6 engine Volkswagen Passat 2010 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: | 4.41 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is smaller. Volkswagen EOS is 36 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volkswagen EOS has 398 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volkswagen EOS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4800 | |
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