The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13)
€ 37,800
€ 28,700
€ 37,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 218d Cabrio is 0.4 inches 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
69.8
78.1
56.9
70.5
79.1
69.8 in
Width
70.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.6 in
Height
56.9 in
105.9
174.5
101.5
174.1
174.5 in
Length
174.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3300 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.44 %
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 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
120 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
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23.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
23.83 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
751 mi
534 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).
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 218d Cabrio
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
