The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 32,000
€ 38,800
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Eos 3.6 V6.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.21 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
256 hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.6 V6
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
34 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
477 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
477 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
130.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
