30 Days Of 2013 Ram 1500: Gas Mileage, So Far
As we roll through our 30-day road test of the 2013 Ram 1500, we're ready to file our first report... Read More
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PERFORMANCE | 8 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
Steering is quick and communicative, and handling is good, although this is no sports car.
MSN Autos
Eos is satisfyingly quick, particularly in the 45-65-mph range.
Consumer Guide
Not quite GTI numbers, but quick, and betta than the Jetta.
Edmunds' Inside Line
the car has Golf virtues: crisp steering, well-damped ride motions, stable handling
Car and Driver
There's no choice with the Eos, at least when it comes to engines. Every one sports a 200-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder. With the addition of turbocharging, it's become one of VW's best powerplants and known for years for its strong mid-range pull and responsiveness. In the front-drive Eos, it can be teamed up with a six-speed manual, with the usual VW notchy feel, or the dual-clutch gearbox VW calls its DSG. The DSG's another house favorite, as it changes gears smoothly and very quickly, doubling down on the drivetrain's acceleration and zippy feel.
The Eos handles with more finesse than its relaxed boulevard cruiser looks imply. It's firm enough to power through tricky corners, planted in higher-speed sweepers, and remarkably secure-feeling for a front-driver. Dynamically it's no sports car, but with quick steering, strong, reassuring brakes, and the responsive DSG transmission, it feels very eager. That's no mistake; in a class of overweight convertibles, the Eos is one of the lightest, at about 3,500 pounds.Conclusion
Light and quick on its feet, the Eos has one of VW's best drivetrains.
