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Volkswagen Eos

A sunroof inside a five-piece hardtop: coupe to open sky in 25 seconds.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 34 sources

At a glance

0150300
113–256 hpPower
0200400
155–350 N·mTorque

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1

Engine
1.4–2.0 L gasoline I4s; 2.0 L TDI I4; 3.2/3.6 L gasoline VR61
Layout
A5; transverse front engine, FWD; 2,578 mm wheelbase1
Gearbox
6-speed manual; 6-speed DSG optional on 2.0 TSI/TDI, standard on VR61
Built at
Autoeuropa, Palmela, Portugal1
Units built
231,863 worldwide, 2006–20151

The story

The Type 1F Eos succeeded the Golf Cabriolet with its own 4.41 m body on Golf Mk5 hardware. Its five-piece hardtop included an independently opening glass sunroof, giving the four-seater a second way to let the sky in.12

2004: Concept C previews the Eos at Geneva20042006: European launch, then North America20062007: 2.0T: 6.9 seconds to 60 mph20072009: 3.6-liter VR6 reaches 256 hp20092010: Los Angeles reveals the facelift20102011: BlueMotion TDI: 4.8 L/100 km20112014: The 2015 farewell is announced20142015: Final Edition, then production ends20152016: Komfort gets one last US model year2016 Volkswagen Golf I Cabriolet: 1979–1993Volkswagen Golf III/IV Cabriolet (1E/1J): 1993–20021E/1JConcept C: 2004Concept CVolkswagen Eos (1F): 2006–20151F 19801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones12172122
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YearWhat happened
1979–1993Volkswagen Golf I Cabriolet
1993–2002Volkswagen Golf III/IV Cabriolet (1E/1J)
2004Concept C
2006–2015Volkswagen Eos (1F)
2004Concept C previews the Eos at Geneva
2006European launch, then North America
20072.0T: 6.9 seconds to 60 mph
20093.6-liter VR6 reaches 256 hp
2010Los Angeles reveals the facelift
2011BlueMotion TDI: 4.8 L/100 km
2014The 2015 farewell is announced
2015Final Edition, then production ends
2016Komfort gets one last US model year
  1. 2004

    Concept C previews the Eos at Geneva

    The Concept C introduced a CSC steel folding roof that combined coupe, sliding-roof and convertible configurations.2

  2. 2006

    European launch, then North America

    Sales began in Europe in the first quarter and North America in the third. The roof opened in 25 seconds, reducing trunk capacity from 380 to 205 L.12

  3. 2007

    2.0T: 6.9 seconds to 60 mph

    The DSG 2.0T also pulled 0.83 g and stopped from 113 km/h in 53.6 m during road testing.3

  4. 2009

    3.6-liter VR6 reaches 256 hp

    A 3.6-liter six replaced the 3.2-liter version, pairing 350 Nm with six-speed DSG.14

  5. 2010

    Los Angeles reveals the facelift

    The chrome grille switched to horizontal accents; redesigned headlights and taillights echoed the Passat and Phaeton.2

  6. 2011

    BlueMotion TDI: 4.8 L/100 km

    The 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Technology used stop/start and brake-energy recovery, cutting its stated consumption by 0.7 L/100 km.5

  7. 2014

    The 2015 farewell is announced

    Volkswagen planned to end the Eos after model year 2015, marking the send-off with a Final Edition trim.1

  8. 2015

    Final Edition, then production ends

    The US Final Edition replaced Sport, adding beige/black leather and a rearview camera. Eos production stopped in May.1

  9. 2016

    Komfort gets one last US model year

    The limited runout offered only Komfort, with a 200-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four and a six-speed automated manual.16

Every generation

  • Volkswagen Golf I Cabriolet
    Volkswagen Golf I Cabriolet1979–1993
  • Volkswagen Golf III/IV Cabriolet
    1E/1J1993–2002
  • Concept C
    Concept C2004
  • Volkswagen Eos
    1F2006–2015

Power over the years

From 113 hp to 256 hp in 3 years.

0100200300 200620082010201220142016 hp 2006 · 113 hp · 1.6 FSI (2006–2007)2006 · 138 hp · 2.0 TDI, pump-injector (2006–2008)2006 · 148 hp · 2.0 FSI (2006–2008)2006 · 197 hp · 2.0 TSI2006 · 247 hp · 3.2 VR62007 · 120 hp · 1.4 TSI, lower-output version2008 · 138 hp · 2.0 TDI, common-rail2008 · 158 hp · 1.4 TSI, higher-output version2009 · 208 hp · 2.0 TFSI (2009–2015)2009 · 256 hp · 3.6 V6 FSI (2009–2010)2016 · 200 hp · US Komfort runout 256 hp 3.6 V6 FSI (2009–2010) 113 hp 1.6 FSI (2006–2007)
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YearHorsepowerModel
20061131.6 FSI (2006–2007)
20061382.0 TDI, pump-injector (2006–2008)
20061482.0 FSI (2006–2008)
20061972.0 TSI
20062473.2 VR6
20071201.4 TSI, lower-output version
20081382.0 TDI, common-rail
20081581.4 TSI, higher-output version
20092082.0 TFSI (2009–2015)
20092563.6 V6 FSI (2009–2010)
2016200US Komfort runout

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • 1.4 TSI BlueMotion / Base / 2.0T / Turbo

    Standard

    1.4 TSI BlueMotion / Base / 2.0T / Turbo

  • Komfort / Lux / Executive

    Standard

    Komfort / Lux / Executive

    200 hp

  • Standard

    Sport (U.S.)

    2013–2014

    200 hp

  • Special

    Edition 2008 / Edition 2009 / Edition 2010

    2008–2010

  • Special

    GT Sport

    2009

  • Special

    Sport & Style / Black Style Premium

    2011

  • Exclusive

    Special

    Exclusive

    2011

  • Special

    CUP

    2014

  • Special

    Final Edition (U.S.)

    2015

    200 hp

  • Limited

    White Night

  • Performance

    3.2 VR6

    2006–2009

    247 hp

  • Performance

    3.6 V6 FSI

    2009–2010

    256 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Folding hardtop with a sliding glass sunroof built into it.12
  • Two-door, four-seat convertible with a coupe-like roofline when closed.12
  • With the roof raised, the side windows have no B-pillar between them.11
  • Broad shoulders, a squared-off rear and restrained body creases.1019

Year by year

  1. 2008 Edition 2008

    Edition 2008 gains chrome grille slats and cherry-red LED taillights.2

  2. 2010 model year

    The instruments switch to white lighting and a 2+2 layout; the three climate-control knobs remain.4

  3. 2013

    LED daytime running lights and adaptive bi-xenons become standard on Sport, Lux and Executive; Komfort remains the exception.8

  4. 2015 Final Edition

    Final Edition replaces Sport with beige/black leather, 18-inch Vicenza wheels, black mirrors and a rear spoiler.112

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Volkswagen Eos
    Eos
    Photo of a Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet
    Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

    Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

    The Golf has a fabric roof. The Eos has a folding hardtop with a sliding glass sunroof and a longer, wider, lower body.20

  • Photo of a Volkswagen Eos
    Eos
    Photo of a Renault Mégane CC
    Renault Mégane CC

    Renault Mégane CC

    Two large roof panels give the Mégane CC a bulkier rear; the Eos packs its roof into smaller sections and adds a glass sunroof.17

  • Photo of a Volkswagen Eos
    Eos
    Photo of a Peugeot 307 CC
    Peugeot 307 CC

    Peugeot 307 CC

    The 307 CC uses two large roof panels and has a bulkier tail; the Eos divides its roof into smaller, more compact sections.17

Against its rivals

  • Volvo C70 T5 (2007)

    Eos vs Volvo C70 T5 (2007)

    Price as tested lower is better

    Eos$40,930
    Volvo C70 T5 (2007)$40,400
    18
  • Saab 9-3 2.0T (2007)

    Eos vs Saab 9-3 2.0T (2007)

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    Eos15.1 s
    Saab 9-3 2.0T (2007)15.6 s
    18
  • Audi A4 2.0T (2007)

    Eos vs Audi A4 2.0T (2007)

    Skidpad

    Eos0.8 g
    Audi A4 2.0T (2007)0.9 g
    18
  • BMW 328i (2008)

    Eos vs BMW 328i (2008)

    112.7–0 km/h lower is better

    Eos53.6 m
    BMW 328i (2008)47.2 m
    18

Prices

Value today $7.2K–$12.5K1324

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 2010201520202025 Value today: $7,200–$12,500 2007 · $28,620 · US base, turbo manual2007 · $31,695 · US 2.0T, as tested2007 · $37,480 · US base, 3.2 V62007 · $40,930 · US 3.2 V6, as tested2012 · $34,765 · US Komfort, incl. destination2015 · $35,795 · US base, Komfort2015 · $39,165 · US base, Final Edition2015 · $42,335 · US base, Executive2016 · $31,995 · US base, Komfort 2007 · $28,620 · US base manual, 2007 model year 2024 · $9,801 · 2012 Komfort, 77k miles, BaT2024 · $12,500 · 2013 Sport, 6k miles, BaT2024 · $8,200 · 2009 Komfort 6-speed, 90k miles, BaT2025 · $7,200 · 2007 2.0T manual, 88k miles, clean Carfax, BaT2025 · $7,500 · 2009 Lux, 54k miles, BaT2025 · $3,500 · 2008 2.0T 6-speed, 156k miles, BaT2025 · $8,350 · 2009 Komfort 6-speed, BaT2026 · $11,000 · 2008 3.2 VR6, modified, 92k miles, BaT2026 · $6,100 · 2013 Komfort, 88k miles, BaT2026 · $9,450 · 2007 3.2 VR6, 90k miles, BaT2026 · $6,300 · 2012 Komfort, 101k miles, BaT $12.5K BaT, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2007Launch price$28,620US base manual, 2007 model year
2007Price when new$28,620US base, turbo manual
2007Price when new$31,695US 2.0T, as tested
2007Price when new$37,480US base, 3.2 V6
2007Price when new$40,930US 3.2 V6, as tested
2012Price when new$34,765US Komfort, incl. destination
2015Price when new$35,795US base, Komfort
2015Price when new$39,165US base, Final Edition
2015Price when new$42,335US base, Executive
2016Price when new$31,995US base, Komfort
2024Auction sale$9,8012012 Komfort, 77k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$12,5002013 Sport, 6k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$8,2002009 Komfort 6-speed, 90k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$7,2002007 2.0T manual, 88k miles, clean Carfax, BaT
2025Auction sale$7,5002009 Lux, 54k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$3,5002008 2.0T 6-speed, 156k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$8,3502009 Komfort 6-speed, BaT
2026Auction sale$11,0002008 3.2 VR6, modified, 92k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$6,1002013 Komfort, 88k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$9,4502007 3.2 VR6, 90k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$6,3002012 Komfort, 101k miles, BaT
2026Value today$7,200–$12,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Lešnik, Schreyer and Günak's design roles”
    • “470 parts, eight cylinders, 25 seconds”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  12. Volkswagen Eos Final Edition | 2015MY caricos.com
  13. No Reserve: Original-Owner 2013 Volkswagen Eos Sport for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $12,500 on December 12, 2024 (Lot #173,777) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  24. No Reserve: 2007 Volkswagen Eos 2.0T 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $7,200 on December 28, 2025 (Lot #225,181) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  25. Used Volkswagen Eos Review and Buying Guide (UK) caradvertcheck.co.uk
  26. Buying Used: Volkswagen Eos (2007 - 2016) carmag.co.za
  27. No Reserve: 2012 Volkswagen Eos Komfort for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $9,801 on August 8, 2024 (Lot #157,706) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  28. No Reserve: 2008 Volkswagen Eos 3.2 VR6 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $11,000 on June 12, 2026 (Lot #247,421) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. No Reserve: 2008 Volkswagen Eos 2.0T 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $3,500 on September 5, 2025 (Lot #208,641) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. No Reserve: 2007 Volkswagen Eos 3.2 VR6 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $9,450 on March 19, 2026 (Lot #234,170) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. No Reserve: 2013 Volkswagen Eos Komfort for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $6,100 on May 16, 2026 (Lot #242,930) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 2012 Volkswagen Eos Komfort for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $6,300 on February 20, 2026 (Lot #230,705) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 2009 Volkswagen Eos Lux for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $7,500 on November 26, 2025 (Lot #221,288) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. No Reserve: One-Owner 2009 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $8,200 on December 7, 2024 (Lot #173,337) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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