The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
€ 26,900
€ 29,500
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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
3314 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.64 %
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 gas turbine compressor
*BLF*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Eos 1.6 FSI
113 hp
158 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Eos 1.6 FSI
30.12 lb/hp
20.97 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
30 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
238 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
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
