The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10)

€ 39,100
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 27,800
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10) VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10)
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 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10)
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 BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.7 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 10)

General

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 5000 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
120 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
122 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 BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
38 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
551 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data