The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 27,300
€ 37,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Eos 3.2 V6.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Eos 3.2 V6
58
71.9
79.6
56.8
70.5
79.1
71.9 in
Width
70.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58 in
Height
56.8 in
99.9
168.8
101.5
173.5
168.8 in
Length
173.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Eos 3.2 V6
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.86 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Eos 3.2 V6
16
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
*BUB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
247 hp
Eos 3.2 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Eos 3.2 V6
125 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.2 V6
▶ REPLAY
21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.33 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
26 mpg
Eos 3.2 V6
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
372 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
589 mi
372 mi
Eos 3.2 V6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
174.3 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
109.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
