Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen EOS could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 106 mm (4.2 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 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 BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 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 BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
| Volkswagen EOS is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 350 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 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 9600 | |
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