The Volkswagen Eos is a compact two-door, four passenger convertible manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 2006 to 2016 — noted for its five-section hardtop retractable roof which itself featured an independently operable glass sunroof. VW marketed the body configuration as a CSC (coupe-sunroof-convertible).

Mar 29, 2012 · Eos: Comfy seats, smoother ride, top off ability. GTI: faster round corners, hatchability. Cons: Eos: Bit slower. GTI: Ugly. Very pleased with the swap.

Dec 10, 2006 · As a fun daily driver car, I think most people would enjoy the Eos. Same 2.0T engine, just in a heavier, only slightly more flexible package. It's amazing how stiff the body is for a convertible, it will accelerate well in many gears and at low and high revs, it corners pretty well.

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May 19, 2013 · The Golf should handle much better than the EOS, it is designed to be a performance car whereas the EOS is a luxury car, it will also have a stiffer chassis than an EOS as it is not convertible. The EOS does handle surprisingly …

Nov 22, 2021 · I looked at Golf GTI Mk5 exhaust systems (pre fabbed, its cheaper/I might be able to get a deal used) and they look very similar. I believe I read it somewhere here that the central silencer is smaller on the Eos than Golf due to structural parts, so I believe I will have to go resonator/mid silencer delete.

Aug 2, 2006 · Surprisingly, the Eos responded to mid-corner lift-throttle quite well allowing a split-second 4-wheel drift with ESP enabled. That was fun! The GTI out-braked the Eos, most likely due to the factory tires. Both are great cars though. …

Oct 7, 2010 · The Eos's TSI engine offers new features including modified pistons and piston rings, new induction system and a high-pressure fuel pump.

Sep 15, 2011 · The Eos' performance is better than any previous VW convertible, and closer to the GTI than it has ever been. The fact that it will run so closely with a Mustang V-6 speaks volumes.

May 16, 2017 · That engine is the 207bhp 2.0-litre TSI petrol from the Golf GTI, which has lots of character combined with plenty of pace. Versions of the Eos with this engine are the fastest, getting from...