The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (07 - 09)
€ 32,400
€ 27,200
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Eos 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
55.6
68.8
76.1
56.8
70.5
79.1
68.8 in
Width
70.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.6 in
Height
56.8 in
104.7
171.7
101.5
173.5
171.7 in
Length
173.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.91 %
General
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
E88
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 hp
120 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
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24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.22 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.23 lb/hp
28.22 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
48 mpg
36 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
647 mi
526 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
869 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
