The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 38,800
€ 23,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle Convertible 1.6 is 10.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Eos 3.6 V6.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 3.6 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 1.6
Eos 3.6 V6
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
659 lb
17.86 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 3.6 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 1.6
Eos 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CDV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
256 hp
Eos 3.6 V6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Eos 3.6 V6
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 3.6 V6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.6 V6
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
26 mpg
Eos 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
372 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
372 mi
Eos 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 1.6
145.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Eos 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Eos 3.6 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
