Volkswagen Eos
The Volkswagen Eos is a four-seat convertible produced from 2006 onwards, powered by a 1.9-litre four-cylinder petrol engine generating 113 kW. Measuring 4,424 mm in length with a kerb weight of 1,584 kg, it achieves a top speed of 210 km/h. The model has been subject to one recall recorded in EU Safety Gate and four recalls in the US NHTSA database.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2006 |
| Body type | Convertible |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 118 kW (158 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 159 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,547 kg |
| Displacement | 1,788 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 210 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Length | 4,430 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the Volkswagen Eos in 2023 (1 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Eos (from registration data). 4 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.6 l/100 km | 2007–2011 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.6 l/100 km | 2007–2012 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 2013–2016 |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2007–2008 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Volkswagen models
Similar Convertible models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 70% of Volkswagen Eoss pass their MOT test first time, based on 13,770 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 4 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Volkswagen Eos. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-08-11
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
NHTSA campaign 19V014000 · reported 11/01/2019
- UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · reported 16/05/2018
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
NHTSA campaign 19V014000 · reported 11/01/2019
- UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · reported 16/05/2018
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Eos?
- The Volkswagen Eos has a rated top speed of 210 km/h.
- How much power does the Volkswagen Eos have?
- The Volkswagen Eos produces 118 kW (158 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Eos?
- The Volkswagen Eos is 4,430 mm long, 1,790 mm wide and 1,431 mm tall.
- How much does the Volkswagen Eos weigh?
- The Volkswagen Eos has a kerb weight of about 1,547 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volkswagen Eos?
- The Volkswagen Eos emits 159 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Volkswagen Eos have?
- The Volkswagen Eos has 4 seats.