The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 31,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Eos 2.0 TDI DPF.
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
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 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3578 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.71 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.93 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
25.93 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
39 mpg
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
570 mi
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
853 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
