The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07)
€ 27,800
€ 26,900
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Eos 1.6 FSI.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 1.6 FSI
56
70.2
80.5
56.8
70.5
79.1
70.2 in
Width
70.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
167.2
101.5
173.5
167.2 in
Length
173.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 1.6 FSI
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.2 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 1.6 FSI
1K
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
*BLF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
113 hp
Eos 1.6 FSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Eos 1.6 FSI
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 1.6 FSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.12 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
27.18 lb/hp
30.12 lb/hp
Eos 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Eos 1.6 FSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
450 mi
Eos 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
144 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
Eos 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 1.6 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
972 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
