Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Audi A4 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 50 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen EOS could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 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 5 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| 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 Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is often noted for its excessive oil consumption and significant carbon buildup, which primarily affect intake valves and the intake geometry adjustment mechanism. The oil consumption issue can be ... More about Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
| Volkswagen EOS is 16 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Volkswagen EOS has 41 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5200 | |
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