The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 FSI (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 28,900
€ 25,400
€ 28,900
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 2.0 FSI is 10.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
Eos 2.0 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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 2.0 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.71 %
General
Eos 2.0 FSI
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Eos 2.0 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BVY
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Eos 2.0 FSI
148 hp
101 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Eos 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
Eos 2.0 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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23.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 FSI
23.18 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 2.0 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Eos 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
428 mi
Eos 2.0 FSI
412 mi
428 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
151.6 kWh
Eos 2.0 FSI
157.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 2.0 FSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
869 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
