The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 33,000
€ 27,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
56.8
70.5
79.1
56
70.2
80.5
70.5 in
Width
70.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
173.5
101.5
167.2
173.5 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
3598 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.2 %
General
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
1F
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BWA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
197 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.76 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
18.26 lb/hp
31.76 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
29 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
712 mi
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
428 mi
712 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
151.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
