2012 Volkswagen Eos vs. Its Competition

2012 Volkswagen Eos 2-door Convertible Komfort SULEV Angular Front Exterior View

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Feb 17, 2012

Hardtop convertibles start expensive and go up from there, but the Eos has some competition at the low end of four-seat convertibles from the Chrysler 200, which got some much-needed refinement last year, but still suffers from a wiggly body and lackluster handling.

The Volvo C70 doesn't feel as tightly constructed as the Eos, and its turbo five-cylinder isn't as refined, though its ride is more settled.

While the Eos is a fuel sipper, it's not as economical as a soft-top MINI Cooper Convertible, and not nearly as much fun to drive, though the VW is a lot larger inside.

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8 The 2012 Volkswagen Eos convertible underplays its hand too much--the styling's not nearly as grabby as its turbo power and its smart handling.	8.4 The 2012 BMW 3-Series delivers the class-leading sport-sedan performance and handling enthusiasts have come to expect, yet it makes substantial improvements in fuel-efficiency, active safety, and connectivity.	7.4 The 2012 Chrysler 200 sedan and Convertible models are comfortable, stylish, and a decent value; but they're still far from best in class.	8.2 With a healthy dash of Scandinavian style and Volvo's excellent reputation for safety, the 2012 C70 makes a solid all-around choice for a hardtop convertible.	8.6 Part hatchback, part convertible, and all fun, the 2012 MINI Cooper Convertible is in a class by itself--literally.	6.4
MSRP From
$34,350	$34,900	$18,995	$40,450	$24,950	$26,390
Gas Mileage
22 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy	25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy	20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4	Turbocharged Gas I4	Gas I4	Turbocharged Gas I5	Gas 4-Cyl	Gas I5
EPA Class
Subcompact Cars	Compact Cars	Midsize Cars	Subcompact	Minicompact	Minicompact car
Style Name
2dr Convertible Komfort SULEV	4dr Sedan 328i RWD	4dr Sedan LX	2dr Convertible T5	2dr	2dr Auto
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4	5	5	4	4	4
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
2 Door Convertible	Sedan	Sedan	2 Door Convertible	Convertible	2 Door Convertible
Transmission
Automatic w/manual shift	Manual	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Automatic w/OD