The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 27,800
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.71 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 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 BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.98 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
27.98 lb/hp
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
38 mpg
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
551 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
551 mi
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
117.5 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
