The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 26,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
58 in
101.5
174.1
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.72 %
General
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
1F
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Eos 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TDI
25.69 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Eos 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
534 mi
Eos 2.0 TDI
600 mi
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Eos 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
842 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
