The Comparative Analysis :

VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 29,300
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 27,300
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Eos 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
70.5
79.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
70.5 in
Width
70.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
101.5
173.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
173.5 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
3444 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.09 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
1F
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.76 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
21.8 lb/hp
31.76 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
712 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
510 mi
712 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data