The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
€ 29,300

€ 29,000

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 Eos 1.4 TSI is 5.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
70.5
79.1
58
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
101.5
173.5
100
168.4
173.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3444 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.66 %

General
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
1F
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
21.8 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
759 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
510 mi
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data