The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 29,500
€ 37,800
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Eos 3.2 V6.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 3.2 V6
56
70.2
80.5
56.8
70.5
79.1
70.2 in
Width
70.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
167.2
101.5
173.5
167.2 in
Length
173.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 3.2 V6
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
11.7 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 3.2 V6
1K
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
*BUB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
247 hp
Eos 3.2 V6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 3.2 V6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.2 V6
▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.97 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
26 mpg
Eos 3.2 V6
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
372 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
372 mi
Eos 3.2 V6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
174.3 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
