The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (07 - 09)

€ 34,400
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 27,200
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI (07 - 09) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 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 Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (07 - 09)

General

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
120 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.22 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
28.22 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
484 mi
526 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
869 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data