The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 32,400
€ 45,200
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Golf Convertible R.
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible R
56.9
70.5
79.1
55.3
70.2
80.5
70.5 in
Width
70.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.9 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
174.1
101.5
168
174.1 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible R
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.45 %
General
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible R
1F
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R
Performance
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
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21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
21.29 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
417 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
935 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
