- Doors and Seats
2 doors, 4 seats
- Engine
2.0DT, 4 cyl.
- Engine Power
103kW, 320Nm
- Fuel
Diesel 6.9L/100KM
- Manufacturer
FWD
- Transmission
Auto (DCT)
- Warranty
3 Yr, 100000 KMs
- Ancap Safety
4/5 star (2007)
2007 Volkswagen Eos First Steer
A convertible with a sunroof, it almost defies logic. But – in a world first – the new Volkswagen Eos features a five-section hard top with an integrated sliding/tilting sunroof. The idea is that the sunroof is used when it’s not hot enough for the roof to be down – these are the hard decisions that convertible drivers are dealt, it’s a hard life isn’t it?
Launching the new Volkswagen Eos was reserved for one of the most picturesque parts of Australia – The Great Ocean Road. Lorne housed Volkswagen’s media launch which contained over 40 vehicles and an array of Volkswagen paraphernalia.
Despite dreary and wet weather on the second day of the launch, there was ample time to test out the new Volkswagen Eos in a range of conditions. One thing that all drivers agreed on was the impressive level of grip available. The Eos remained on its best behaviour when punted through several corners on the test route, proving that the Eos isn’t simply a Golf with its roof chopped off. The Eos was developed from the ground up as a convertible, and it certainly shows.
The Eos range is available with two engines. Potential buyers face a hard task choosing as both engines offer exhilarating performance and satisfying agility. Leading the torque line-up is the 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-Diesel engine. The oil burner produces 103kW and a mighty 320Nm of torque.
The other engine is the fire-breather of the bunch. The ever popular Golf GTI engine is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder Turbo FSI. With 147kW of power on tap, the engine produces a spritely 280Nm of torque.
The two transmissions on offer are the 6-speed manual cog box and the awesome 6-speed DSG (Dual Clutch) gearbox. Fuel consumption is extremely modest – especially in the Diesel model. The manual Diesel achieves 6.0-litres/100km, whilst the DSG Diesel achieves 6.9-litres/100km. The petrol powered manual on the other hand sips 8.4-litres/100km, whilst the DSG achieves a meagre 8.2-litres/100km.
Aside from firing an airbag and deploying the rollover protection bars, Volkswagen assured the constituent of journalists that the convertible roof had been tested through 10,000 cycles in varying heat conditions, ranging from freezing cold, right through to boiling hot.
Pricing begins at $47,990 for the 6-speed manual turbo-Diesel, whilst the Turbo FSI model is available from $49,990 in 6-speed manual form. The DSG gearbox is available at a $2,300 premium. An array of options are available, ranging from active Bi-xenon headlights, right through to an “Eos Individual” kit which comprises of 18” alloy wheels, lowered suspension, black and beige Nappa leather upholstery and a flurry of additional inserts and stitching.
The Volkswagen Eos bucks the trend of convertibles designed around sedans. After experiencing equally exhilarating power, torque and agility from both engines, it was honestly difficult to pick a preferred engine variant. If you’re a fuel-miser, go for the Diesel. If, on the other hand, you enjoy the sound of a spooling turbo and rev-happy engine, head for the Turbo FSI. Either way, you’re sure to be damn impressed with the new Volkswagen Eos. With over 200 orders already placed (even prior to official release), be sure to check out the VW Eos before queues start building.
- Paul Maric
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Tech Specs:
Technical Specifications | |||||
2.0 TDI
| 2.0T FSI
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Engine | |||||
Type | 4 cylinder inline turbo diesel
| 4 cylinder inline turbo petrol
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Installation | Front transverse
| Front transverse
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Cubic capacity, litres/cc | 2.0 / 1968
| 2.0 / 1984
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Bore/stoke, mm | 81.0 / 95.5
| 82.5 / 92.8
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Max power, kW @ rpm | 103 @ 4000
| 147 @ 5100 - 6000
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Max torque, Nm @ rpm | 320 @ 1750 - 2500
| 280 @ 1800 - 5000
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Compression ratio | 18:1
| 10.3:1
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Fuel system | Bosch EDC 16 with unit injectors (Pumpe Düse)
| Bosch Motronic MED 9.1 FSI injection system
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Ignition system | Compression
| Electronic
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Exhaust emission control | Exhaust gas recirculation and oxidising catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter
| Two 3 way Catalytic Converter with Lambda Probe
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Emission level | EU IV
| EU IV
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Fuel type (Recommended) | Diesel 51CZ
| Premium unleaded 98 RON
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Transmission | 6 Speed Man
| 6 Speed DSG
| 6 Speed Man
| 6 Speed DSG
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Driven wheels | Front wheel drive
| Front wheel drive
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Performance | |||||
0 – 100km/h, seconds | 10.3
| 10.3
| 7.8
| 7.9
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Top speed, km/h | 206
| 203
| 232
| 229
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Fuel consumption* | |||||
Combined, L / 100km | 6.0
| 6.9
| 8.4
| 8.2
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CO2 emission g/km | 158
| 182
| 200
| 194
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Fuel tank capacity, litres | 55
| 55
| 55
| 55
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* Fuel consumption figures according to Australian Design Rule (ADR) 81/01.The driving style, road and traffic conditions, environmental influences and vehicle condition can in practice lead to consumption figures which may differ from those calculated with these standards. |
Further Technical Specifications | |||||||||||||||
2.0 TDI
| 2.0 Turbo FSI
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Running Gear | |||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front axle | Independent, MacPherson struts with lower A-arms. Anti-roll bar.
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Rear axle | Independent, four-link with coil springs. Anti-roll bar.
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Steering | Electro-mechanical power assisted rack & pinion steering
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Brake systems | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
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Brakes | Front | Ventilated Discs
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Rear | Discs
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Turning circle (m) | 10.9
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Weights | 6 Speed Man
| 6 Speed DSG
| 6 Speed Man
| 6 Speed DSG
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Tare Mass Kg | 1556
| 1581
| 1546
| 1571
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Towing Capacity kg | Braked | 1500
| 1500
| 1500
| 1500
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Unbraked | 750
| 750
| 750
| 750
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Drawbar load limit kg | 75
| 75
| 75
| 75
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Interior Dimensions | |||||||||||||||
Number of seats | 4
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Front entry, width/height mm | 1109 / 1287
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Legroom front mm | 703 / 1013
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Elbow width at front/rear mm | 1435 / 1070
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Exterior Dimensions | |||||||||||||||
Overall length mm | 4407
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Width mm | 1791
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Height mm | 1443
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Wheelbase mm | 2578
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Track mm | Front | 1545
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Rear | 1553
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Luggage Area Dimensions | |||||||||||||||
Volume L | Roof raised | 380
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Roof folded | 205
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Floor length mm | 839
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Maximum width mm | 1373
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Width between wheel arches mm | 792
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Height mm | 537
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