The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI (06 - 07)
€ 45,200
€ 31,300
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 Turbo FSI.
Golf Convertible R
Eos 2.0 Turbo 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 Turbo FSI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3552 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %
General
Golf Convertible R
Eos 2.0 Turbo 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 Turbo FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
197 hp
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Performance
Golf Convertible R
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.03 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
18.03 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible R
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
29 mpg
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
428 mi
Eos 2.0 Turbo 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).
151.6 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible R
Eos 2.0 Turbo FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
