The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TSI DSG (07 - 09)
€ 30,900
€ 33,200
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Eos 2.0 TSI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 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 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3598 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.87 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
197 hp
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
35 mpg
29 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
484 mi
428 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
