Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Volkswagen EOS 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen EOS have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.1 | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 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: | 4.25 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 18 cm shorter than the Volkswagen EOS, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The Volkswagen EOS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 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 (€): | 6600 | 6400 | |
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