The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07)
€ 39,600
€ 26,900
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 228i Cabrio is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Eos 1.6 FSI.
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
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 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.11 %
General
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
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 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BLF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
113 hp
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Performance
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 228i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.12 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
14.67 lb/hp
30.12 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
475 mi
450 mi
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
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
