The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 32,400
€ 26,000
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
58 in
101.5
174.1
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.8 %
General
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
1F
Generation
16
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
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
21.29 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
534 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
935 lb
Maximum Payload
842 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
