The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 32,400
€ 37,100
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.37 %
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
217 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
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21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
21.29 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
526 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
526 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
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).
123.1 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
935 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
