The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 38,800
€ 21,900
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 5.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI.
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
56.8
70.5
79.1
58
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
101.5
173.5
100
168.4
173.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
17.1 %
General
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDV*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Eos 3.6 V6
256 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Eos 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
Eos 3.6 V6
14.42 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Eos 3.6 V6
26 mpg
39 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
560 mi
Eos 3.6 V6
372 mi
560 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Eos 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
