The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 38,800
€ 22,100
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 10.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
Eos 3.6 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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 3.6 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3691 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
712 lb
19.29 %
General
Eos 3.6 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
1F
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Eos 3.6 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDV*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Eos 3.6 V6
256 hp
74 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Eos 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
Eos 3.6 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
Eos 3.6 V6
14.42 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 3.6 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Eos 3.6 V6
26 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
482 mi
Eos 3.6 V6
372 mi
482 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Eos 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 3.6 V6
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
