The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 38,800
€ 27,700
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Eos 3.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
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 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.32 %
General
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
1F
Generation
1K
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 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Eos 3.6 V6
256 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
Eos 3.6 V6
14.42 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Eos 3.6 V6
26 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
777 mi
Eos 3.6 V6
372 mi
777 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Eos 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
