The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07)
€ 23,300
€ 26,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 10.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Eos 1.6 FSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.6 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 1.6
Eos 1.6 FSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.96 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.6 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 1.6
Eos 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
*BLF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
Eos 1.6 FSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Eos 1.6 FSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.6 FSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.6 FSI
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.12 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
30.12 lb/hp
Eos 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
31 mpg
Eos 1.6 FSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
450 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
450 mi
Eos 1.6 FSI
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).
144 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
Eos 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 1.6 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
