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Volkswagen Eos facelift 2010 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG
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Volkswagen Eos:
The Volkswagen Eos is a compact car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 2006 to 2016. It is a two-door convertible which seats four passengers. The Eos has a five-section hardtop retractable roof which itself featured an independently operable glass sunroof. VW marketed the body configuration as a CSC.
Assembled at AutoEuropa in Portugal, the Eos succeeded the Golf Cabriolet. Eos production ended in May 2015, with a limited number of base trim models marketed as 2016 models in the United States....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2010 Overview:
Volkswagen Eos (facelift 2010). With 320 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.2 l/100km). With a weight of 1533 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.3 s). The top speed reaches 204 km/h. A convertible with a retractable hardtop, offering the benefits of both coupe and cabriolet. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate performance for daily driving with smooth DSG shifts, though not particularly sporty.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for an automatic diesel, suitable for mixed driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Versatile coupe-cabriolet design with retractable hardtop
- • Refined ride quality and comfortable interior
- • Strong and efficient TDI and TSI engine options
- • Good build quality typical of Volkswagen
- • Practical for a convertible with decent boot space (roof up)
Cons:
- • Heavy, impacting agility and fuel economy
- • Rear visibility can be limited with the roof up
- • DSG gearbox can have reliability concerns (early versions)
- • Boot space significantly reduced with the roof down
- • Some interior plastics feel dated compared to newer rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Eos: 2009 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Eos |
| Generation: | facelift 2010 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe - Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 140 Hp @ 4200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 71.1 Hp/l [16mm more] |
| Torque: | 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CBAB, CFFB More details about the engine CBAB, CFFB |
| Engine displacement: | 1968 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 18:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 204 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11 kg/Hp, 91.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.8 kg/Nm, 208.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1533 |
| Max. weight: | 2030 |
| Max load: | 497 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 380 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 205 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1700 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 10.9° |
| Length: | 4423 mm mm [16mm more] |
| Width: | 1791 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1444 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2578 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2009 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1547 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 142 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 12.8° |
| Departure angle: | 16.7° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | DSG |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer |
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