The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 37,800
€ 27,600
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Eos 3.2 V6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
56.8
70.5
79.1
56
70.2
80.5
70.5 in
Width
70.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
173.5
101.5
167.2
173.5 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
12.82 %
General
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
1F
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*BUB*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Eos 3.2 V6
247 hp
158 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Eos 3.2 V6
26 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
534 mi
Eos 3.2 V6
372 mi
534 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
Eos 3.2 V6
174.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
