The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)

€ 36,000
BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 29,300
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 36,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 218d Cabrio is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Eos 1.4 TSI.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
70.5
79.1
69.8 in
Width
70.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.6 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
101.5
173.5
174.5 in
Length
173.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3444 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.08 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
F23
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
158 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
23.76 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
55 mpg
35 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
751 mi
510 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
127 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data