The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 24,400

€ 37,800

€ 24,400
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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 12.9 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the Eos 3.2 V6.
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
1473
1808
2021
1443
1791
2009
1808 mm
Width
1791 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2009 mm
1473 mm
Height
1443 mm
2540
4278
2578
4407
4278 mm
Length
4407 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
1462 kg
Kerb Weight
1702 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
240 kg
14.1 %

General
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
16
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*BUB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
247 bhp
Eos 3.2 V6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Eos 3.2 V6
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14.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.89 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.06 kg/bhp
6.89 kg/bhp
Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
31 mpg
Eos 3.2 V6
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
372 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
727 mi
372 mi
Eos 3.2 V6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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