The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13)

€ 41,700
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 28,700
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Eos 1.4 TSI.
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
56.9
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13)
70.5
79.1
69.8 in
Width
70.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.6 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13)
101.5
174.1
174.5 in
Length
174.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3300 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.15 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 13)

General

BMW 228i 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
120 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
14.85 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
490 mi
534 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data