The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 26,900
€ 25,400
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI is 10.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Eos 1.6 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 1.6 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.64 %
General
Eos 1.6 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
1F
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Eos 1.6 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BLF*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Eos 1.6 FSI
113 hp
104 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Eos 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
Eos 1.6 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Eos 1.6 FSI
30.12 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.6 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Eos 1.6 FSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
621 mi
Eos 1.6 FSI
450 mi
621 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 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).
113.1 kWh
Eos 1.6 FSI
144 kWh
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.6 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
