The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)
€ 28,000

€ 32,800

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Eos 2.0 TDI DPF.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %

General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.28 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.04 lb/hp
26.28 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
37 mpg
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
542 mi
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
129.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data