Volkswagen Eos: Overview

The Volkswagen Eos is a Cabrio produced from 2006 to 2015. The catalogue groups the model into one generation, followed by a restyling, with 17 listed modifications in total. Every version has FWD, a 55-liter fuel tank, independent spring suspension at both ends, ventilated disc front brakes, and disc rear brakes.

The Volkswagen Eos is a Cabrio produced from 2006 to 2015. The catalogue groups the model into one generation, followed by a restyling, with 17 listed modifications in total. Every version has FWD, a 55-liter fuel tank, independent spring suspension at both ends, ventilated disc front brakes, and disc rear brakes. The range includes Gasoline and Diesel engines, Manual and Robotic gearboxes, outputs from 115 to 260 hp, and displacements from 1,390 to 3,597 cc.

Volkswagen Eos Generations

The original 1 generation ran from 2006 to 2011 as a Cabrio and includes 10 versions. Its engine range spans the naturally aspirated 1.6 MT, 2.0 MT, 3.2 DSG, and 3.6 DSG, the turbocharged Gasoline 1.4 MT and 2.0 MT/DSG variants, and the turbocharged Diesel 2.0 MT and 2.0 DSG.

The 1 generation, restyling ran from 2011 to 2015, remained a Cabrio, and includes 7 versions. These comprise two 1.4 MT Gasoline specifications, three turbocharged Gasoline 2.0 versions, and Diesel 2.0 MT and 2.0 DSG versions.

Volkswagen Eos Engine Options and Specs

Because several Volkswagen Eos versions share the same database name, the horsepower figure and production phase identify each one precisely.

Production phaseVersionPowerTorqueDisplacementFuelCylinders/layoutBoostGearboxDrive
2006–20111.4 MT (122 hp)122 hp200 Nm1,390 ccGasoline4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2006–20111.4 MT (160 hp)160 hp240 Nm1,390 ccGasoline4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2006–20111.6 MT (115 hp)115 hp155 Nm1,598 ccGasoline4, InlineNo6-speed ManualFWD
2006–20112.0 MT (150 hp)150 hp200 Nm1,984 ccGasoline4, InlineNo6-speed ManualFWD
2006–20112.0 MT (200 hp)200 hp280 Nm1,984 ccGasoline4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2006–20112.0 DSG (200 hp)200 hp280 Nm1,984 ccGasoline4, InlineTurbo6-speed RoboticFWD
2006–20112.0 MT (140 hp)140 hp320 Nm1,968 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2006–20112.0 DSG (140 hp)140 hp320 Nm1,968 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed RoboticFWD
2006–20113.2 DSG (250 hp)250 hp320 Nm3,189 ccGasoline6, V low angleNo6-speed RoboticFWD
2006–20113.6 DSG (260 hp)260 hp350 Nm3,597 ccGasoline6, V-shapedNo6-speed RoboticFWD
2011–2015 restyling1.4 MT (122 hp)122 hp200 Nm1,390 ccGasoline4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2011–2015 restyling1.4 MT (160 hp)160 hp240 Nm1,390 ccGasoline4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2011–2015 restyling2.0 MT (200 hp)200 hp280 Nm1,984 ccGasoline4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2011–2015 restyling2.0 MT (210 hp)210 hp280 Nm1,984 ccGasoline4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2011–2015 restyling2.0 DSG (210 hp)210 hp280 Nm1,984 ccGasoline4, InlineTurbo6-speed RoboticFWD
2011–2015 restyling2.0 MT (140 hp)140 hp320 Nm1,968 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2011–2015 restyling2.0 DSG (140 hp)140 hp320 Nm1,968 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed RoboticFWD

Volkswagen Eos Performance and MPG

Fuel consumption figures below are given in liters per 100 km for city/highway/combined driving.

Production phaseVersion0–100 km/hTop speedCity/highway/combined
2006–20111.4 MT (122 hp)10.9 sec196 km/h8.6/5.5/6.6 L/100 km
2006–20111.4 MT (160 hp)8.8 sec215 km/h8.6/5.6/6.8 L/100 km
2006–20111.6 MT (115 hp)11.9 sec192 km/h10.1/6.2/7.6 L/100 km
2006–20112.0 MT (150 hp)9.8 sec210 km/h11.3/6.4/8.2 L/100 km
2006–20112.0 MT (200 hp)7.8 sec232 km/h11.2/6.5/8.2 L/100 km
2006–20112.0 DSG (200 hp)7.9 sec229 km/h11.2/6.5/8.2 L/100 km
2006–20112.0 MT (140 hp) Diesel10.3 sec206 km/h8.0/5.0/6.0 L/100 km
2006–20112.0 DSG (140 hp) Diesel10.3 sec203 km/h7.9/5.0/6.1 L/100 km
2006–20113.2 DSG (250 hp)7.3 sec247 km/h13.4/6.8/9.2 L/100 km
2006–20113.6 DSG (260 hp)6.9 sec250 km/h13.2/6.8/9.2 L/100 km
2011–2015 restyling1.4 MT (122 hp)10.9 sec198 km/h8.3/5.6/6.4 L/100 km
2011–2015 restyling1.4 MT (160 hp)8.8 sec217 km/h8.9/5.5/6.8 L/100 km
2011–2015 restyling2.0 MT (200 hp)7.9 sec229 km/h11.3/6.5/8.2 L/100 km
2011–2015 restyling2.0 MT (210 hp)7.8 sec238 km/h9.6/5.4/7.1 L/100 km
2011–2015 restyling2.0 DSG (210 hp)7.8 sec236 km/h10.2/5.9/7.5 L/100 km
2011–2015 restyling2.0 MT (140 hp) Diesel10.3 sec207 km/h5.8/4.2/4.8 L/100 km
2011–2015 restyling2.0 DSG (140 hp) Diesel10.3 sec204 km/h6.5/4.6/5.3 L/100 km

The quickest listed Eos is the 2006–2011 3.6 DSG at 6.9 seconds to 100 km/h; it also has the highest listed top speed, 250 km/h. The lowest combined consumption belongs to the restyled 2.0 MT Diesel at 4.8 L/100 km. MPG is not measured in the supplied data.

Volkswagen Eos Dimensions, Weight, and Tank Size

Overall length, width, height, and wheel sizes are not measured in the supplied data. The 55-liter tank is listed for every version.

Production phaseVersionKerb weightGross weightGround clearanceWheel sizes
2006–20111.4 MT (122 hp)1,481 kg1,950 kg106 mmnot measured
2006–20111.4 MT (160 hp)1,481 kg1,950 kg106 mmnot measured
2006–20111.6 MT (115 hp)1,470 kg1,930 kg130 mmnot measured
2006–20112.0 MT (150 hp)1,482 kg1,950 kg130 mmnot measured
2006–20112.0 MT (200 hp)1,540 kg2,000 kg130 mmnot measured
2006–20112.0 DSG (200 hp)1,560 kg2,020 kg130 mmnot measured
2006–20112.0 MT (140 hp) Diesel1,550 kg2,010 kg144 mmnot measured
2006–20112.0 DSG (140 hp) Diesel1,549 kg2,010 kg106 mmnot measured
2006–20113.2 DSG (250 hp)1,630 kg2,090 kg130 mmnot measured
2006–20113.6 DSG (260 hp)1,539 kg2,000 kg106 mmnot measured
2011–2015 restyling1.4 MT (122 hp)1,422 kgnot measurednot measurednot measured
2011–2015 restyling1.4 MT (160 hp)1,451 kgnot measurednot measurednot measured
2011–2015 restyling2.0 MT (200 hp)1,539 kg2,000 kg142 mmnot measured
2011–2015 restyling2.0 MT (210 hp)1,488 kgnot measurednot measurednot measured
2011–2015 restyling2.0 DSG (210 hp)1,511 kgnot measurednot measurednot measured
2011–2015 restyling2.0 MT (140 hp) Diesel1,517 kgnot measurednot measurednot measured
2011–2015 restyling2.0 DSG (140 hp) Diesel1,539 kgnot measurednot measurednot measured

Volkswagen Eos Reliability, Problems, and Used-Car Questions

Reliability, common problems, engine-oil specifications, replacement costs, trim levels, and reasons for discontinuation are not measured in the supplied data. The catalogue data therefore cannot identify the most reliable Eos, the best model year, or the maintenance condition of a Volkswagen Eos for sale. Those questions require service records and inspection information that are not included here.

Which Volkswagen Eos Version to Choose?

For minimum listed fuel consumption, the restyled 2.0 MT Diesel is the clear numerical choice: its combined figure is 4.8 L/100 km, which is 0.5 L/100 km lower than the restyled 2.0 DSG Diesel. Both produce 140 hp and 320 Nm and reach 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds, while the Manual reaches 207 km/h versus 204 km/h for the Robotic version.

Among the restyled 210 hp Gasoline choices, the 2.0 MT and 2.0 DSG both reach 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds and produce 280 Nm. The 2.0 MT records 7.1 L/100 km combined and 238 km/h, compared with 7.5 L/100 km and 236 km/h for the 2.0 DSG.

For maximum performance, the original 3.6 DSG combines 260 hp, 350 Nm, a 6.9-second acceleration time, and a 250 km/h top speed. Compared with the 3.2 DSG, it adds 10 hp and 30 Nm, reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds sooner, and adds 3 km/h to the top speed, while both have a listed combined consumption of 9.2 L/100 km.

For the lowest kerb weight, the restyled 1.4 MT with 122 hp is listed at 1,422 kg. It returns 6.4 L/100 km combined, accelerates to 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds, and reaches 198 km/h. The restyled 160 hp 1.4 MT weighs 29 kg more but reaches 100 km/h 2.1 seconds sooner and has a top speed 19 km/h higher, with combined consumption increasing by 0.4 L/100 km.