The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 38,800
€ 45,200
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Golf Convertible R.
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible R
56.8
70.5
79.1
55.3
70.2
80.5
70.5 in
Width
70.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.8 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
173.5
101.5
168
173.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible R
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.58 %
General
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible R
1F
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible R
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CDV*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Eos 3.6 V6
256 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Eos 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R
Performance
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Eos 3.6 V6
14.42 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Eos 3.6 V6
26 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
417 mi
Eos 3.6 V6
372 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Eos 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 3.6 V6
Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
