The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 32,400
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 34,900
 VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.9
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT (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 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
174.1
171.7 in
Length
174.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.47 %
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

BMW 120i 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
138 hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
499 mi
712 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
899 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data