2010 Volkswagen Eos vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Eos and 2010 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 147 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. 2010 Volkswagen Eos has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Eos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volkswagen Eos | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Eos | Golf |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1400 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4423 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1444 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |