The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Eos 2.0 FSI (06 - 08)
€ 45,200
€ 28,900
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI.
Golf Convertible R
Eos 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.6 %
General
Golf Convertible R
Eos 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
148 hp
Eos 2.0 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Eos 2.0 FSI
Performance
Golf Convertible R
Eos 2.0 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.18 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
23.18 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible R
Eos 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
28 mpg
Eos 2.0 FSI
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
412 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
412 mi
Eos 2.0 FSI
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).
157.2 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
Eos 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible R
Eos 2.0 FSI
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
