The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09)

€ 27,300
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 31,500
 VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09) Eos 2.0 TSI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09)
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 TSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3552 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.01 %
VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09)

General

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Eos 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Eos 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.03 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
18.03 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
29 mpg
Eos 2.0 TSI
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
428 mi
Eos 2.0 TSI
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).
151.6 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Eos 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data