The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
€ 26,900
€ 27,800
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Eos 1.6 FSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
56.8
70.5
79.1
56
70.2
80.5
70.5 in
Width
70.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
173.5
101.5
167.2
173.5 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.2 %
General
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BLF*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Eos 1.6 FSI
113 hp
120 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Eos 1.6 FSI
30.12 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Eos 1.6 FSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
542 mi
Eos 1.6 FSI
450 mi
542 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Eos 1.6 FSI
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
