The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 31,500
€ 33,100
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
56.8
70.5
79.1
58
71.9
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58 in
101.5
173.5
99.9
168.8
173.5 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3587 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.56 %
General
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
1F
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Eos 2.0 TDI
138 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TDI
25.99 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Eos 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
518 mi
Eos 2.0 TDI
621 mi
518 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
125 kWh
Eos 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
807 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
