The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
€ 24,400
€ 29,600
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Eos 1.4 TSI.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI
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 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI
3223 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.48 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Eos 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.59 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.99 lb/hp
21.59 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
727 mi
503 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
