The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. VW Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (06 - 07)
€ 27,300
€ 33,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 Turbo FSI.
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 Turbo 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 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3598 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.2 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 Turbo FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
29 mpg
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
428 mi
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
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).
151.6 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 Turbo FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
