2009 Volkswagen Eos

2009 Volkswagen Eos Price Range: $31,615 - $35,200

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the typical convertible packs quite a punch and will knock the Volkswagen Eos down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Eos and the average convertible quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical convertible's engine is tremendously more sizeable than the Eos's. Note that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The average convertible packs quite a wallop compared to the Volkswagen Eos with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
The Volkswagen Eos will most certainly prove friendlier than the average convertible for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Eos and the typical convertible with respect to transporting cargo.

Convenience
The average convertible's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Volkswagen Eos.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical convertible offers a bit more head room than the Eos, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Volkswagen Eos provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the typical convertible, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Volkswagen Eos's tank is roughly the same size as the typical convertible's, though the typical convertible's is somewhat larger. The Volkswagen Eos and the typical convertible compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Volkswagen Eos is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical convertible. In terms of gas mileage, the Eos has the typical convertible beat. The average convertible doesn't pale in comparison to the Eos with respect to fuel economy. The Volkswagen Eos is tremendously less expensive than the typical convertible with respect to MSRP.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Volkswagen Eos isn't quite as generous as the typical convertible's.