The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
€ 33,900
€ 29,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d Convertible DPF 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 120d Convertible DPF
VW Eos 1.4 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 120d Convertible DPF
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.4 %
General
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
158 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.59 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
19.97 lb/hp
21.59 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
621 mi
503 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
