The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 28,000
€ 38,800
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.6 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 3.6 V6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.11 %
General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.6 V6
16
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
256 hp
Eos 3.6 V6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Eos 3.6 V6
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.6 V6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.04 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
26 mpg
Eos 3.6 V6
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
372 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
372 mi
Eos 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Eos 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Eos 3.6 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
