The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (07 - 09)
€ 34,200
€ 27,200
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 an inch 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
69.8
78.1
56.8
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
105.9
174.5
101.5
173.5
174.5 in
Length
173.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.48 %
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 turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
120 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.22 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.91 lb/hp
28.22 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
587 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
526 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
869 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
