The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 27,400
€ 25,400
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Eos 1.4 TSI is 10.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
Eos 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
56.8
70.5
79.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
70.5 in
Width
67.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.8 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
173.5
99.1
162.6
173.5 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.83 %
General
Eos 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
1F
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Eos 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
120 hp
101 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
Eos 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
27.71 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
428 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
518 mi
428 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
151.6 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
151.6 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
