The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 29,300
€ 27,700
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 BMT.
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
56.8
70.5
79.1
56
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
101.5
173.5
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 BMT
3444 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.89 %
General
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
21.8 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
777 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
510 mi
777 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
