2008 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2008 BMW 328 and 2008 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Eos.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 328 | Eos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
