The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 37,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 30,400
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15) Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 37,100
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 GTI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Eos 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
56.9
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
70.5
79.1
70.2 in
Width
70.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
174.1
167.6 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
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 GTI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
120 hp
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
15.29 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
38 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
551 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
123.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data