Compare Volkswagen Eos vs Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet
Variants
1.4 TSI 122
1.4 TSI 122 Euro5
1.4 TSI 160
1.4 TSI 160 Euro5
1.6 FSI
2.0 FSI
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DSG
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5
2.0 TSI 200
2.0 TSI 200 DSG
2.0 TSI 210
2.0 TSI 210 DSG
3.2 VR6 DSG
3.6 VR6 DSG
1.4
1.6 102
1.8 Turbo
1.9 TDI 101
1.9 TDI 105
2.0 AT
2.0
Capacity
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height
1502 mm / 59.1 in
Track Width | Front
1545.0 mm / 60.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1487.0 mm / 58.5 in
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in
Performance
Towing Capacity
600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Reviews
Neofiliac score
55%
21%
Pros
- As good as a VW convertible can get
- Interesting VR6 engine
- Not too complex
- So ugly it can be unforgettable
Cons
- Poor DSG reliability
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low reliability overall
- Slow and sluggish
- No powerful engine options
- High 0.37 drag coefficient
- No independent rear suspensions
- Low cargo capacity
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