The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 43,300
€ 38,800
€ 43,300
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 225d Cabrio is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Eos 3.6 V6.
BMW 225d 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 225d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.44 %
General
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 hp
256 hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.6 V6
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
16.46 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
51 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.6 V6
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
702 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
702 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.6 V6
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
94.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.6 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
