The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 26,900
€ 26,300
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Eos 1.6 FSI is 5.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Eos 1.6 FSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
56.8
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
56.8 in
Height
58 in
101.5
173.5
100
168.4
173.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 1.6 FSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.2 %
General
Eos 1.6 FSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
1F
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Eos 1.6 FSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BLF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Eos 1.6 FSI
113 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
Eos 1.6 FSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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30.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
Eos 1.6 FSI
30.12 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.6 FSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Eos 1.6 FSI
31 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
38 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
697 mi
Eos 1.6 FSI
450 mi
697 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
100.7 kWh
Eos 1.6 FSI
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.6 FSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
