2009 Volkswagen Eos vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL

To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Eos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Eos would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 428 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Eos.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Volkswagen Eos 2013 Infiniti IPL
Make Volkswagen Infiniti
Model Eos IPL
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1982 cc 3696 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 338 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 362 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1224 kg 1652 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1823 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1406 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.1 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 11 L/100km