The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 37,800
€ 25,400
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Eos 3.2 V6 is 10.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Eos 3.2 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
56.8
70.5
79.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
70.5 in
Width
67.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.8 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
173.5
99.1
162.6
173.5 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 3.2 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
16.2 %
General
Eos 3.2 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
1F
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Eos 3.2 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BUB*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Eos 3.2 V6
247 hp
104 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
Eos 3.2 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 3.2 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Eos 3.2 V6
26 mpg
43 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
621 mi
Eos 3.2 V6
372 mi
621 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Eos 3.2 V6
174.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 3.2 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
