The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 37,800
€ 32,200
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 1.3 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
70.5
79.1
58
71.9
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58 in
101.5
173.5
99.9
168.8
173.5 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 3.2 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.34 %
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
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
22.73 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
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
204 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
869 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
