Volkswagen Eos I

The Volkswagen Eos I (2007–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 76 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: 1F
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,420 mm RDW | 4,410–4,420 mm TC | 4,407–4,422 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm RDW | 1,790 mm TC | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,430–1,440 mm RDW | 1,440 mm TC | 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm RDW | 2,580 mm TC | 2,578 mm |
| Front track | 1,541–1,551 mm ASTRA | 1,540–1,550 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,543–1,559 mm ASTRA | 1,530–1,540 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,405–1,532 kg RDW | 1,586–1,595 kg TC | 1,461–1,627 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,505–1,632 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,920–2,020 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,300–1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | – | – | 190 L |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 311–453 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,180–2,577 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 55 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 192–234 km/h RDW | – | 192–250 km/h |
| Torque | 200–320 Nm ASTRA | – | 155–350 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/50R17, 205/55R16, 215/55R16, 235/45R17, 235/40R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 88.6% (86.2–90.6) | 86.4% | 787 |
| 9–12 years | 80.3% (79.4–81.2) | 77.9% | 7,809 |
| 13 years and older | 71.8% (71.2–72.3) | 69.2% | 25,757 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 38.5% | 37.7% |
| Tyres | 35.8% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 30.5% | 34.0% |
| Lights and electrics | 15.0% | 25.8% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 11.7% | 15.7% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 9.1% | 10.9% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
424 complaints for model years 2007–2016. 13 crashes · 5 fires · 8 injuries
- Airbags 167
- Transmission and drivetrain 100
- Engine 53
- Electrical system 51
- Brakes 31
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 76 versions of the Volkswagen Eos I
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European Union 15 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2016 | 1.4 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 144–147 g/km | 13,817 |
| 2015–2016 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 123 g/km | 174 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 131–140 g/km | 24,456 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.4 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 156–157 g/km | 4,424 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 170–171 g/km | 5,178 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 140–144 g/km | 495 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 146 g/km | 118 |
| 2013 | 1.4 L | – | Other fuel | 152 g/km | 78 |
| 2010–2012 | – | – | Petrol | 150–157 g/km | 510 |
| 2011 | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 146 g/km | 46 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 152 g/km | 9,974 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 154 g/km | 9,352 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 180 g/km | 1,978 |
| 2010 | 3.6 L | – | Petrol | 214 g/km | 74 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 181 g/km | 18 |
United Kingdom 43 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20151.4 TSI 122PS BlueMotion Technology | 1.4 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20151.4 TSI 160PS | 1.4 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 20152.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion Technology | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 20152.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 20152.0 TSI 210PS DSG | 2.0 L | 155 kW (210 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 20152.0 TSI 210PS | 2.0 L | 155 kW (210 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2013–20141.4 TSI 122PS BlueMotion Technology SE | 1.4 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2013–20141.4 TSI 160PS SE · 1.4 TSI 160PS Sport | 1.4 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion Technology Exclusive · 2.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion Technology SE · 2.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion Technology Sport | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology Exclusive · 2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology SE · 2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology Sport | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 TSI 210PS DSG Exclusive · 2.0 TSI 210PS DSG Sport | 2.0 L | 155 kW (210 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 TSI 210PS Exclusive · 2.0 TSI 210PS Sport | 2.0 L | 155 kW (210 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 20121.4 TSI 122PS BlueMotion Technology SE | 1.4 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20121.4 TSI 160PS SE · 1.4 TSI 160PS Sport | 1.4 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 20122.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion Technology Exclusive · 2.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion Technology SE · 2.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion Technology Sport | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 20122.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology Exclusive · 2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology SE · 2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology Sport | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 20122.0 TSI 210PS DSG Exclusive · 2.0 TSI 210PS DSG Sport | 2.0 L | 155 kW (210 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 20122.0 TSI 210PS Exclusive · 2.0 TSI 210PS Sport | 2.0 L | 155 kW (210 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2009–20101.4 TSI (122 PS) · 1.4 TSI (122ps) | 1.4 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 20101.4 TSI (122ps) | 1.4 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2009–20101.4 TSI (160 PS) · 1.4 TSI (160ps) | 1.4 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 20101.4 TSI (160ps) | 1.4 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 CR TDI (140 PS) DSG with DPF · 2.0 CR TDI (140ps) DSG with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TDI CR (140PS) · 2.0 CR TDI (140ps) | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TDI CR (140 PS) DSG with DPF · 2.0 TDI CR (140ps) DSG with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 166 g/km |
| 20102.0 TDI CR (140ps) with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.5–5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 144–152 g/km |
| 20102.0 TDI CR (140ps) DSG with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 20102.0 FSI (150ps) | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TSI (200 PS) · 2.0 TSI (200ps) | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TSI (200 PS) DSG · 2.0 TSI (200ps) DSG | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 20102.0 TSI (200ps) | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 20102.0 TSI (200ps) DSG | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 20102.0 TSI (210ps) | 2.0 L | 155 kW (210 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 167 g/km |
| 20102.0 TSI (210ps) DSG Sport | 2.0 L | 155 kW (210 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2007–20103.2 V6 FSI (250 PS) DSG Sport · 3.2 V6 FSI (250 PS) DSG · 3.2 V6 FSI (250ps) DSG | 3.2 L | 184 kW (250 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 20103.2 V6 FSI (250ps) DSG | 3.2 L | 184 kW (250 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 20092.0 CR TDI (140 PS) with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2007–20081.6 FSI (115 PS) Eos | 1.6 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 181 g/km |
| 2007–20082.0 TDI (140 PS) Eos, Sport with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 20082.0 TDI (140PS) DSG with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2007–20082.0 FSI (150 PS) Eos, Sport | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 2007–20082.0 TFSI (200 PS) Sport | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2007–20082.0 TFSI (200 PS) DSG Sport | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
France 7 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015EOS 1.4 TSI (122ch) BVM6 | – | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2015EOS 2.0 TDI (140ch) FAP DSG6 | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2015EOS 2.0 TDI (140ch) FAP BVM6 | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 2012–2015EOS 2.0 TSI (210ch) DSG6 | – | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2012–2014EOS 1.4 TSI (122ch) BMT | – | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2012–2014EOS 2.0 TDI (140ch) FAP BVM6 BMT | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 2012–2014EOS 2.0 TDI (140ch) FAP DSG6 BMT | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
United States 7 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 220 g/km |
| 2011–2012SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 2009–2011SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 2008–20103MODE | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 221–230 g/km |
| 2007–2008 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 2007–20083MODE | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 20073MODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015Subcompact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | 9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 219 g/km |
| 2007–2014Subcompact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.3–10.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 214–232 g/km |
| 2007–2011Subcompact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.8–10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 225–230 g/km |
| 2007Subcompact | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 246 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





