The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 26,000

€ 31,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Eos 2.0 TDI DPF.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
58
71.2
79.6
56.8
70.5
79.1
71.2 in
Width
70.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58 in
Height
56.8 in
100
168.4
101.5
173.5
168.4 in
Length
173.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3578 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.56 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.93 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
25.93 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
570 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
570 mi
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
842 lb
Maximum Payload
853 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data