The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 31,500
€ 23,300
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 TDI is 10.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
Eos 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3587 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
15.5 %
General
Eos 2.0 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
1F
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Eos 2.0 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Eos 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Eos 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
Eos 2.0 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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25.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TDI
25.99 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 2.0 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Eos 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
444 mi
Eos 2.0 TDI
621 mi
444 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Eos 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 2.0 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
