The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 30,900
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 36,800
 VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.9
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.82 %
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

General

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
138 hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
484 mi
645 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data