The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 38,800
€ 28,000
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.11 %
General
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDV*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Eos 3.6 V6
256 hp
138 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Eos 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Eos 3.6 V6
14.42 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Eos 3.6 V6
26 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
610 mi
Eos 3.6 V6
372 mi
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
Eos 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 3.6 V6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
