Two Convertibles, but completely different in all significant aspects: starting price, ground shadow size, model year, horsepower, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is priced $10,680 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2014 Volkswagen Eos, which is older by two model years. Also, the 2014 Eos has a more powerful engine and gets 5 mpg less than the 2016 MX-5 Miata. In addition, the MX-5 Miata is both significantly smaller and slightly shorter than the Eos. And finally, the Volkswagen Eos seats two more passengers than the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Among similarities is the body structure.