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