The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 26,100
€ 37,800
€ 26,100
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 2.0 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Eos 3.2 V6.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
58
71.2
79.6
56.8
70.5
79.1
71.2 in
Width
70.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58 in
Height
56.8 in
100
168.4
101.5
173.5
168.4 in
Length
173.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.93 %
General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
16
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
*BUB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
247 hp
Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.2 V6
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23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
23.67 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
26 mpg
Eos 3.2 V6
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
372 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
372 mi
Eos 3.2 V6
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
