The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 22,100
€ 37,800
€ 22,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle Convertible 1.4 is 10.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Eos 3.2 V6.
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 3.2 V6
59.1
67.8
74.7
56.8
70.5
79.1
67.8 in
Width
70.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.1 in
Height
56.8 in
99.1
162.6
101.5
173.5
162.6 in
Length
173.5 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 3.2 V6
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
774 lb
20.63 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 3.2 V6
9C
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
*BUB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
247 hp
Eos 3.2 V6
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 3.2 V6
99 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.2 V6
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40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
26 mpg
Eos 3.2 V6
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
372 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
372 mi
Eos 3.2 V6
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
