The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)

€ 34,400
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 27,400
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
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
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.26 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)

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 automatic 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
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.62 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
576 mi
518 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
125 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
908 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data