The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 30,400
€ 23,300
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 11.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
174.1
99.1
162.6
174.1 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.65 %
General
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
101 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
27.65 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
444 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
551 mi
444 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
