The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 26,300
€ 31,000
€ 26,300
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 1.6 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Eos 2.0 TDI DPF.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3578 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.86 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.93 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
25.93 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
39 mpg
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
570 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
570 mi
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
123.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
853 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
