The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 30,400
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Eos 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
56
70.2
80.5
56.9
70.5
79.1
70.2 in
Width
70.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
167.2
101.5
174.1
167.2 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.45 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
38 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
551 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
