The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
€ 37,800
€ 33,700
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 Eos 3.2 V6 is 4.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
70.5
79.1
58.7
71.7
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
173.5
100
168.7
173.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.65 %
General
Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
1F
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BUB*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Eos 3.2 V6
247 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Eos 3.2 V6
26 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
610 mi
Eos 3.2 V6
372 mi
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Eos 3.2 V6
174.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
719 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
