2009 Volkswagen Eos Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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No significant changes for the third year of the 2009 Volkswagen Eos. This two-door convertible coupe offers the nimble handling and precise steering associated with the Volkswagen name, with confident highway horsepower and performance, all at a price lower than the comparably equipped Volvo C70 or Pontiac G6.
The 2009 Eos comes in four trims. The Turbo, Komfort, and Lux feature a 200-hp, 16-valve, 2.0-liter turbo inline-four engine, delivering 21/31 mpg. The turbo provides good acceleration, but does exhibit some turbo lag at higher RPMs. The VR6 gets the more powerful 3.2-liter V6, putting out 250 hp and 20/29 mpg. Turbo and Komfort trims come with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, while the Lux and VR6 only offer the Tiptronic, with both standard and sport modes. All trims feature heated leather seats, tilt and telescopic steering, cruise control, a 6-CD/MP3 changer, and power accessories. A power driver's seat gets more settings as you move up the trims, and the standard 16-inch wheels move up to 18-inch ones on the VR6
Not yet tested for 2009, the Volkswagen Eos comes standard with ABS brakes, traction and stability control, a tire monitor, and dual front-side airbags. Rollover bars mounted behind the rear seats automatically deploy when sensing a collision. Options add a navigation system and rear obstacle sensors. The convertible's hard-top power-retracts in 20 seconds into the trunk, cutting down the already small 10.5 cubic feet of storage space. Front passenger legroom maxes out at 41.7 inches, but rear passengers suffer from only 32 inches of room, and with the hardtop up, rear headroom can feel claustrophobic. A fold-down armrest doubles as a trunk pass-through.
Even with the top up, the 2009 Eos feels open to the elements, thanks to a dual-pane fixed sunroof and a heated glass rear window. An automatic wind deflector helps cut down on both noise and turbulence with the top down. Early reviews commend the expert handling of the Eos, pointing out its minimal body lean, quality interior materials, intuitive instrument panel, and surprisingly comfortable ride. Negatives include lack of rear visibility, due to a small rear window, noticeable wind noise with the top up, and the cramped back seat, which can require some Cirque de Soleil type moves in order to enter and exit.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
MP3 auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible roof: power retractable hard top · Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Impact sensor: door unlock
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Dynaudio premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible roof: with wind blocker · Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Impact sensor: door unlock
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display
Tires
Type: all season
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
