The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
€ 31,000

€ 33,700

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 DPF is 4.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
70.5
79.1
58.7
71.7
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
173.5
100
168.7
173.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3578 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.32 %

General
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
25.93 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
610 mi
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
570 mi
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
853 lb
Maximum Payload
719 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data