The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13)
€ 28,900
€ 28,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Eos 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
55.6
68.8
76.1
56.9
70.5
79.1
68.8 in
Width
70.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.6 in
Height
56.9 in
104.7
171.7
101.5
174.1
171.7 in
Length
174.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3300 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
E88
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
120 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.38 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
523 mi
534 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
