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Volkswagen Eos Lux

General information

ModelVolkswagen Eos Lux
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating52.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1982 ccm (120.94 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement1982 ccm (120.94 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power203.00 PS (149 kW or 200 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque280.69 Nm (28.6 kgf-m or 207.0 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke76.7 x 95.5 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1658 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1200 mm (47.2 inches)
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space453 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space565 litres (149 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1224 kg (2,698.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1619 kg (3,569.3 pounds)
Towing weight2500 kg (5,511.6 pounds)
Overall length4410 mm (173.6 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD35240
CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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