The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 37,100

€ 34,900

€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 2.0 TDI
55.7
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
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
167.6
101.5
174.1
167.6 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.4 %

General
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
138 hp
Eos 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Eos 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
15.29 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Eos 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
600 mi
Eos 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
123.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Eos 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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