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NCTD: 2008 Volkswagen Eos by "New Car Test Drive"
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Model Line Overview
NCTD: 2008 Volkswagen Eos by "New Car Test Drive"
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Model lineup: Volkswagen Eos Turbo manual ($28,915); Turbo automatic ($29,990); Komfort manual ($30,565); Komfort automatic ($31,640); Lux automatic ($34,990); VR6 automatic ($37,990)
Engines: 200-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve turbocharged inline-4; 250-hp 3.2-liter dohc 24-valve narrow-angle V6
Transmissions: 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic Direct Shift Gearbox
Safety equipment (standard): dual front airbags with passenger detection, side curtain and side-thorax airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, four head restraints, automatic roll over protection system, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), traction control (ASR), and a tire pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional): Rear Park Assist
Basic warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled in: Portugal
NCTD: 2008 Volkswagen Eos by "New Car Test Drive"
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Specifications As Tested
NCTD: 2008 Volkswagen Eos by "New Car Test Drive"
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Model tested (MSRP): Volkswagen Eos Turbo manual ($28,915)
Standard equipment: air conditioning, eight-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input, cruise control, eight-way adjustable front seats, tilt and telescope steering wheel, Leatherette upholstery, power windows, power heated mirrors, power locks with remote, removable wind blocker, 215/55HR16 all-season tires on 16-inch alloy wheels
Options as tested (MSRP): none
Destination charge: ($640)
Gas guzzler tax: N/A
Price as tested (MSRP): $29,555
Layout: front-wheel drive
Engine: 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve turbocharged inline-4
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 200 @ 5300
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 207 @ 1800-5000
Transmission: 6-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 23/32 mpg
Wheelbase: 101.5 in.
Length/width/height: 173.5/70.5/56.8 in.
Track, f/r: 60.8/61.1 in.
Turning circle: 35.8 ft.
Seating capacity: 4
Head/hip/leg room, f: 37.5/NA/41.7 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m: N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r: 35.8/NA/32.5 in.
Cargo volume: 10.5 cu. ft.
Payload: N/A
Towing capacity: N/A
Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts with lower wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, stabilizer bar
Suspension, r: independent, four-link with coil springs, hydraulic shocks, stabilizer bar
Ground clearance: 5.5 in.
Curb weight: 3505 lbs.
Tires: 215/55HR16 all-season
Brakes, f/r: vented disc/ solid disc with ABS, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gal.
NCTD: 2008 Volkswagen Eos by "New Car Test Drive"
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