Eos Diesel

[louisg]

Has anyone drove one yet and if so how does it compare to petrol version.

Louis

[Trikster]

Haven't driven the EOS version yet, but having swapped my Golf 2.0 GT TDi (same engine as in the EOS Diesel) for the 2.0FSi-T Eos I feel I can give some insight.

For a diesel the 2.0TDi is a belter, OK you know it's a diesel from the noise at start up, and I expect with the roof down at low speed (at high speeds you really don't notice it) this is something you'd really have to consider, but the torque is great. Compared with other diesels I've driven it also is across a reasonable rev range too. But stepping into the 2.0FSi-T is like chalk and cheese. I think 'refinement' is the key word here - not just the noise levels but the smoothness of the engine - and the torque, whilst a little less, is across almost the whole rev range. At first it doesn't seem as quick as the TDi as you don't get the instant rush but overall I'd pick the petrol if the miles aren't an issue - but if you are doing a lot of miles I don't think you'll be disappointed with the diesel.

Put it this way.. I'm lucky to have owned a lot of very nice vehicles, but when you get a Porsche etc. you expect it to be brilliant and they are. But the GT-TDi was probably the car that beat my expectations but the greatest margin.

Don't know whether this helps, or is just a lot of waffle

[hula-hoops]

I saw a diesel EOS at Sidlow Horsham today available for test driving if you are anywhere local. (In a nice colour - leonie blue too).

[jbellroberts]

Here is my week old EOS 2.0 TDI




Rgds Jules

[VWMania]

Its a rare one but i have an Eos TDI in the showroom !!!!
Eos 2.0 Tdi 140bhp in silver.
The jetta Tdi will drive the same as the Eos Tdi.
If you need a price then let me know.

[louisg]

Get some pics online please. I would like a price.

Louis

[charles West]

I tried a petrol, nippy and nice, and bought a diesel.
For me, the diesel is fine, plenty of pull if you want it, though of course not the same responsiveness as a petrol. The out and out acceleration is fine if you need it, and by limiting my cruising speed (for the time being) I have got to 50.7 m.p.g on the overall reading. (For a single journey, if I go easy I can get 60!)
C.W.

[davidp]

I tried a petrol, nippy and nice, and bought a diesel.
For me, the diesel is fine, plenty of pull if you want it, though of course not the same responsiveness as a petrol. The out and out acceleration is fine if you need it, and by limiting my cruising speed (for the time being) I have got to 50.7 m.p.g on the overall reading. (For a single journey, if I go easy I can get 60!)
C.W.

Thats good to know Charles as I am after a diesel myself, want a few factory options so looks like january now for delivery. Its 200 kilo heavier than the golf and I notice the same 140bhp engine is a second slower on the 0 to 60.
Did you get an discount as the dealers up here in the NW are pretty tight on discounts?
Cheers

[charles West]

Nothing doing I am afraid - I am hoping for some floor mats!

[Caddy Van Man]

We had a Golf mk5 GT TDI before our EOS and it was noisey in that, so we drove both the petrol and diesel versions before buying.

We ended up the 2.0 T petrol engine as we prefered the engine noise and we don't do many miles at all in the missus car hence the fuel comsumption was not an issue.

My advice is to drive both and then decide with the roof down aswell as up!

Cracking car though!