The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13)

€ 39,100
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 28,700
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 2.5 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
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.9
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13)
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 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13)
101.5
174.1
171.7 in
Length
174.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3300 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.3 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13)

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 automatic 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 tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
120 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
534 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
933 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data