The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09)

€ 32,400
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 31,500
 VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09) VW Eos 2.0 TSI
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09)
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 2.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3552 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.59 %
VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09)

General

BMW 120i 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
197 hp
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Eos 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.03 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
18.03 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
36 mpg
29 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
499 mi
428 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
125 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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