The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
€ 31,000
€ 29,400
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Eos 2.0 TDI DPF is 5.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI.
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
56.8
70.5
79.1
58
71.2
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58 in
101.5
173.5
100
168.4
173.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
3578 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.38 %
General
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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 DPF
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
197 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Performance
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.64 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
25.93 lb/hp
16.64 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
455 mi
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
570 mi
455 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
853 lb
Maximum Payload
844 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
