The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) vs. VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 33,200
€ 38,800
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Convertible GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Eos 3.6 V6.
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 3.6 V6
55.7
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
55.7 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
167.6
101.5
173.5
167.6 in
Length
173.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 3.6 V6
3380 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.43 %
General
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 3.6 V6
1K
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
256 hp
Eos 3.6 V6
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Eos 3.6 V6
Performance
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 3.6 V6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.6 V6
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
16.33 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
26 mpg
Eos 3.6 V6
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
372 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
450 mi
372 mi
Eos 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
144 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 GTI
144 kWh
174.3 kWh
Eos 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible GTI
Eos 3.6 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
