The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
€ 37,900
€ 29,300
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125i 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 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
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 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3444 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.46 %
General
BMW 125i 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
158 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.25 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
28 mpg
35 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
397 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
397 mi
510 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
127 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
