Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 35 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.2 | |
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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 Alfa Romeo Spider, 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 | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen EOS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen EOS 2006 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen EOS 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.32 m | |
| Volkswagen EOS is 2 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen EOS has 30 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | no data | |
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