- Responsive 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
- Frugal 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine
- Supportive front seats
- Comfortable ride and competent dynamics
- High standard of interior fit and finish
- Dispiriting turbo-diesel engine note with roof down
- Cramped rear seats
- Tyre roar on coarse surfaces
- DSG hesitant when accelerating from rest
- For DSG, reports of harsh or jerky gearshifts due to excessive wear in the bushings of solenoid valves in the Mechatronic unit
Review: Volkswagen 1F.I Eos (2007-11)
Overview
Released in February 2007, the Volkswagen 1F Series I (1F.I) Eos was a two-door, four-seat convertible with a retractable metal roof. Manufactured in Palmela, Portugal, the front-wheel drive VW Eos was available with either a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine (the ‘2.0 TDI’ variants) or a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol unit (‘2.0 TFSI’); transmission options consisted of a six-speed manual or double clutch transmission (DCT, or Volkswagen’s Direct Shift Gearbox).
In August 2008, Volkswagen changed its variant naming conventions, such that the 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TFSI were replaced by the 103TDI and 147TSI, respectively. In May 2010, the 147TSI was replaced by the more powerful 155TSI.
Dimensions and body
Underpinned by Volkswagen’s PQ45 platform, the Volkswagen Eos was 4407 mm long, 1791 mm wide, 1443 mm tall and had a 2578 mm long wheelbase. The Eos had a five-piece folding steel roof – with a sliding and tilting glass section – which could be opened or closed in twenty-five seconds. With the roof up, the Eos had 380 litres of cargo space; when down, however, this decreased to 205 litres.
Suspension and steering
The VW Eos had MacPherson strut front suspension (as per the Mk.5 Golf) and multi-link independent rear suspension (as per the Mk. Passat); the Eos also had an electromechanical power steering system.
| Variant | Year | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI | 2007-08 | 2.0-litre BMM/CBAB turbo diesel I4 | 6sp man., 6sp DCT |
103 kW at 4000 rpm | 320 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm |
| 103TDI | 2008-11 | ||||
| 2.0 TFSI | 2007-08 | 2.0-litre BWA/CAWB/CCZA turbo petrol I4 | 6sp man., 6sp DCT |
147 kW at 5100 rpm | 280 Nm at 1800-5000 rpm |
| 147TSI | 2008-10 | ||||
| 155TSI | 2010-11 | 2.0-litre CCZB turbo petrol I4 | 6sp man., 6sp DCT |
155 kW at 5300 rpm | 280 Nm at 1700-5200 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Volkswagen 1F Eos included dual front airbags, head/thorax airbags which doubled as lateral and window airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
The Eos was also fitted with rollbars which deployed from behind the rear bench in 0.25 seconds once triggered.
Euro NCAP crash testing
In Euro NCAP crash testing , a 2007 VW Eos fitted with a 1.6-litre engine received a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 31.35 out of 37. In the frontal offset impact, protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver as structures in the dashboard were hazardous to the knees and femurs. In the side impact test, maximum points were awarded. In the pole test, however, the front part of the roof detached from its connection with the windscreen pillar on the passenger side and the driver’s door became unlatched – the latter resulted in a one point deduction.
Features: Volkswagen Eos
Standard features for the Volkswagen Eos included 17-inch alloy wheels, an eight speaker sound system with a six-disc CD changer, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, a ventilated glovebox, cruise control, front and rear fog lamps, LED tail lights, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, remote central locking, power windows and heated mirrors (with a power-operated folding function), a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable front seats, tyre pressure monitoring, a 12 volt power outlet, wind deflector, an electrochromatic rear view mirror, trip computer and an immobiliser.
2010 Eos White Night edition
In January 2010, the limited-run Eos White Night edition was released; it was distinguished by its 18-inch ‘Budapest’ wheels, lowered sports suspension, black nappa leather seats, heated front seats, black leather door and side trim, ‘Candy White’ paint finish with ‘Deep Black’ pearlescent paint for the roof and black mirror covers.
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Review: Volkswagen 1F.II Eos (2011-14)
Overview
Released in May 2011, the Volkswagen 1F Series II (1F.II) Eos introduced a revised range and subtle facelift. The 1F.II Eos range consisted of the 103TDI and 155TSI variants, both of which were solely available with a six-speed DSG transmission. Visually, the VW 1F.II Eos could be identified by its reshaped headlights, grille and bumper (with chrome highlights); at the rear, there were new LED tail-lights. The interior, however, was unchanged.
| Variant | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103TDI | 2.0-litre CFFB turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp DSG | 103 kW at 4200 rpm | 320 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm |
| 155TSI | 2.0-litre CCZB turbo petrol I4 | 6sp DSG | 155 kW at 5300 rpm | 280 Nm at 1700-5200 rpm |
Features
Compared to the 1F.I Eos, standard features for the VW 1F.II Eos were extended to include an iPod connection and Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity and audio streaming.
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