The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 39,600
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 30,400
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15) VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 123d 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.9
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI 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 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
174.1
171.7 in
Length
174.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
120 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
40 mpg
38 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
551 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data