The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
€ 23,300
€ 29,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 1.6 is 10.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Eos 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI
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 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3444 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.96 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI
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 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Eos 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
35 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
510 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
510 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
127 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
127 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
