The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 32,500
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 32,400
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 218i Cabrio is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Eos 1.4 TSI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
56.9
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
174.1
174.5 in
Length
174.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.8 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
F23
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 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
158 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.83 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
503 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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