Volkswagen EOS 2006–2015 car dimensions: 4407 mm long, 1791 mm wide and 1443 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,544 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Dual-zone Climatronic climate control is standard and switches modes for roof open or closed. Rear parking sensors with boot lid assist come standard to protect the folding roof. Touchscreen radios or navigation appear on higher trims in later years. Cruise control is fitted on some grades. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep systems. Four full seats with easy-entry and a lockable through-load hatch.
Boot offers 380 litres with the hardtop raised. Space falls to 205 litres once the roof is stowed. A through-load hatch in the rear seats takes longer items. The load area is shaped around the roof mechanism.
Most models tow 1500 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. Payload varies by engine and year. Sport suspension is available on higher grades. The convertible layout suits leisure use more than heavy work.
The cabin seats four adults with supportive front seats that offer up to 12-way power adjustment plus lumbar on higher grades, plus easy-entry for rear access. Dual-zone Climatronic climate control adjusts for open-roof conditions. Heated front seats appear on many trims. The five-piece hardtop includes a large tilting and sliding panoramic glass sunroof with sunshade for light and ventilation when closed. Low wind noise is noted with the roof up. Leather or leatherette surfaces and a multi-function leather steering wheel are available.
Petrol and diesel engines offered across the range.
Oil and filter service every 10,000 miles or 12 months. flexible long-life options available.
Brake fluid change every two years.
Euro NCAP 4-star adult occupant rating.
Standard front airbags, side/head airbags, ESP, ABS and active rollover protection.
Petrol engines from 1.4 TSI to 3.2 V6 and a 2.0 TDI diesel were available. Fuel type and octane follow the filler flap label for each engine. Dual-zone climate control helps manage cabin temperature with the roof open or closed.
Service follows fixed or flexible intervals. Oil changes occur at 10,000 miles or one year on fixed schedules, with long-life up to 30,000 km or two years on some. Brake fluid is due every two years. Cabin and air filters, plus roof seal lubrication, form part of scheduled checks.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars for adult occupant protection. Standard kit includes dual front airbags, side and head airbags, belt pretensioners and force limiters, ESP with traction control, ABS and an active rollover protection system that deploys when the roof is down.
The electro-hydraulic five-piece hardtop with integrated sunroof needs seal cleaning and lubrication at service. Boot space drops when the roof is stowed, so the luggage cover must be secured before opening. Regular inspection of the roof mechanism helps keep operation reliable.
Length 4407 mm, Width 1791 mm, Height 1443 mm, Wheelbase 2578 mm (EOS 2006–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen Self-study Programme 355, VW press kits/brochures/US specs, auto-data.net.