The Comparative Analysis :

VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,300
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 Eos 1.4 TSI is 5.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
70.5
79.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
101.5
173.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
173.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3444 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.03 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
1F
Generation
16
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
21.8 lb/hp
30.13 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
45 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
657 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
510 mi
657 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
98.5 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
836 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data