The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (07 - 09)
€ 45,200
€ 27,200
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Convertible R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Eos 1.4 TSI.
Golf Convertible R
Eos 1.4 TSI
55.3
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
55.3 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
168
101.5
173.5
168 in
Length
173.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible R
Eos 1.4 TSI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.83 %
General
Golf Convertible R
Eos 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible R
Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
120 hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Eos 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Convertible R
Eos 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.22 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
28.22 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible R
Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
36 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
526 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible R
Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
869 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
