The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Eos 2.0 FSI (06 - 08)
€ 22,100
€ 28,900
€ 22,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle Convertible 1.4 is 10.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Eos 2.0 FSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 2.0 FSI
59.1
67.8
74.7
56.8
70.5
79.1
67.8 in
Width
70.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.1 in
Height
56.8 in
99.1
162.6
101.5
173.5
162.6 in
Length
173.5 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 2.0 FSI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.18 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 2.0 FSI
9C
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
BVY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Eos 2.0 FSI
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Eos 2.0 FSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 2.0 FSI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.18 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
23.18 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
28 mpg
Eos 2.0 FSI
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
412 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
412 mi
Eos 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Eos 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 2.0 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
869 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
