The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 28,700
€ 35,100
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Eos 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible GTI.
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
56.9
70.5
79.1
55.7
70.2
80.5
70.5 in
Width
70.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
101.5
174.1
101.5
167.6
174.1 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
3300 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.73 %
General
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
1F
Generation
1K
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
Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
120 hp
207 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
27.5 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
444 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
534 mi
444 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
