The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
€ 43,300

€ 29,300

€ 43,300
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 225d Cabrio is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Eos 1.4 TSI.
BMW 225d 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 225d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3444 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.33 %

General
BMW 225d 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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 hp
158 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
16.46 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
51 mpg
35 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
702 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
702 mi
510 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
127 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
94.6 kWh
127 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data