The Comparative Analysis :

VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

€ 37,800
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) Eos 3.2 V6
€ 30,900
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

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 5.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
70.5
79.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
101.5
173.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
173.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.15 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

General

Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
1F
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BUB*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Eos 3.2 V6
247 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Eos 3.2 V6

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Eos 3.2 V6
26 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
372 mi
Range
712 mi
Eos 3.2 V6
372 mi
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Eos 3.2 V6
174.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data