The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07)
€ 32,400
€ 26,900
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i 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 1.6 FSI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
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 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.53 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
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 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BLF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
113 hp
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.12 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
30.12 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
499 mi
450 mi
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
144 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
125 kWh
144 kWh
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
