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Volkswagen Eos 3.2

General information

ModelVolkswagen Eos 3.2
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3188 ccm (194.53 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.2 litres/100 km (25.57 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3188 ccm (194.53 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power253.00 PS (186 kW or 250 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque318.66 Nm (32.5 kgf-m or 235.0 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.9:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 95.9 mm (3.3 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed248.0 km/h (154.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1486 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space453 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space380 litres (100 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control
Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1702 kg (3,752.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1672 kg (3,686.1 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4410 mm (173.6 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD38030
Aprox price as new EUR35530
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