The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 32,800
€ 24,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.11 %
General
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
1F
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
26.28 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
727 mi
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
542 mi
727 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
129.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
