The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 27,800

€ 26,200

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Eos 1.4 TSI BMT is 10.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo.
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
56.8
70.5
79.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
70.5 in
Width
67.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.8 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
173.5
99.1
162.6
173.5 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
3358 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.41 %

General
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
1F
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
148 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
27.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
27.98 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
417 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
551 mi
417 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 BMT
117.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
875 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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