2012 Volkswagen Eos vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Eos and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Volkswagen Eos and 2012 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 98 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. 2012 Volkswagen Eos has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Eos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Eos | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Eos | Golf |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4423 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1444 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
