The Comparative Analysis :

VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 29,600
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
70.5
79.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 (09 - 10)
101.5
173.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
173.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.4 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle 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
Beetle 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
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
21.59 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
697 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
697 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
100.7 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
955 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data