2009 Volkswagen Beetle vs 2009 Volkswagen Eos

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

2009 Volkswagen Eos

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2-Door Automatic Blush

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
New Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic Blush	20	28	$25,630	$26,990
New Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic Blush PZEV	20	28	$25,630	$26,990
New Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic S	20	28	$24,686	$25,990
New Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic S PZEV	20	28	$24,686	$25,990
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic S	20	29	$18,470	$19,390
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic S PZEV	20	29	$18,470	$19,390
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual S	20	28	$17,371	$18,290
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual S PZEV	20	28	$17,371	$18,290

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2-Door Conv DSG Komfort

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Eos 2-Door Conv DSG Komfort	22	29	$30,532	$32,715
Eos 2-Door Conv DSG Lux	22	29	$32,832	$35,200
Eos 2-Door Conv Manual Komfort	21	31	$29,433	$31,615

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,630

$30,532

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,990

$32,715

Monthly Payment Estimate

$450 / month

$545 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

People flock to the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle for its looks—but performance, safety, and interior space are not its best attributes.

The 2009 Volkswagen Eos isn't sexy, and it's one of the most practical choices among convertibles and there's a lot to like.

TCC Likes

Iconic design
Well-executed convertible
Roomy front seating

Real space for four adults
Smooth, solid folding hardtop
Brilliant dual-clutch automatic gearbox

TCC Dislikes

Lackluster five-cylinder engine
Unimpressive fuel economy
Rear-seat headroom

Styling isn't sexy
Wind blocker makes its own noise
Smallish trunk

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mini-Compact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)

77.4

Second Leg Room (in)

31.5

32.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

37.5

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

54.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

35.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.1

41.5

Front Leg Room (in)

39.4

41.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.5

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

98.8

101.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

70.5

Track Width, Front (in)

59.3

60.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.7

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

161.1

173.6

Height, Overall (in)

59.1

56.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

6.6-10.5

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x 0.9

12.3 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.1 x 0.3

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.04

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.6

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

- TBD -

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

215/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

215/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3248

3569

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x 7

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.0

7.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 3750

207 @ 1800-5000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5L/151

2.0L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

150 @ 5000

200 @ 5100-6000

Engine Type

Gas I5

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

FSI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.30

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.91

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

2.05

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.87

4.06/3.14

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

0.90

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

DSG w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.76

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.04

3.46

Summary

Vehicle Name

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Volkswagen Eos

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.71

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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