The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 34,600
€ 38,800
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.01 %
General
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
F23
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
256 hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.6 V6
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
26.16 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.6 V6
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
610 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
