2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 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 X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Eos.
Because 2008 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW X5 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. 2008 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Eos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | X5 | Eos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | 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 | 260 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |