VOLKSWAGEN EOS road tests and consumer car reviews

Volkswagen Eos TDI 2008

A great car with the folding roof. Comfortable at speed on long journeys and returns a good mpg. Hopefully will not be too bad on tyres and servicing costs.

Volkswagen Eos 2008

My new 2008 EOS cost 32,000.00 and it leaks on both sides of the front top. The condensation on the windshield is constant and bothers me. I have to keep my wipers on and I live in Orlando, Florida. I wouldn’t have leased the car last week if I read all the blogs on 08 VW EOS convertibles.

Volkswagen Eos 1.4 FSI CC 2dr 2007

Absolutely love this car. It’s fast, looks great and is fun to drive. No problems with the roof and it has an NCAP rating of 4 - not bad! A reasonably priced convertable that gives around 40 MPG.

Volkswagen Eos 2.0T-FSI 2007

Leaky roof, persistent condensation, noisy ride at motorway speeds, questionable handling. Is this a practical alternative or a poor compromise?

Volkswagen Eos 2007

Lovely car to drive but having problems with rainwater collecting under doors and dripping into foot well. Has anyone else had this problem?

Responses to this review

Hi - Yes I bought the car in July and as the car is garaged it had not been left out in the rain until recently - could not believe it when it was out in the rain and I opened up the doors to literally a bucket of water coming out. Took it back to the dealer yesterday and after checking it I got the reply "that it is a design fault and there is nothing they can do" so they expect me to put up with a car that literally soaks my feet!!! I called VW Head office and they are more sympathetic and I am awaiting for them to call me back. I plan to video what happens next time when it rains and put on you tube unless this is sorted efficiently - Jacqui Sage-Passant from Bedfordshire

Same problem with 09, VW not interested. Solution: dont buy another VW - Ken Rees from Wales

Same problem with water when door opened. Loads of condensation inside which freezes when cold. Couldn’t get windows to drop so I could get in to start defrosting this morning. Any ideas? - Barb from Kent

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 T-FSI Sport 2dr 2007

As a sales manager for a nationwide company I do an awful lot of mileage and was therefore looking for something reliable, comfortable with a little power. I have certainly found this in the Eos and then some. I’ve also got one of the stylish cars around, I think. It’s a dream to drive and makes short work of long journeys. Driving on the motorway has never been so much fun. Very pleased I chose the Eos. Can’t wait for summer.