The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TSI DSG (07 - 09)
€ 25,400
€ 33,200
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3598 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.9 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 2.0 TSI
9C
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
BWA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
197 hp
Eos 2.0 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Eos 2.0 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 2.0 TSI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
Eos 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
29 mpg
29 mpg
Eos 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
428 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
428 mi
428 mi
Eos 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
151.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Eos 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
