The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)

€ 41,700
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 32,800
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08) VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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 228i Cabrio is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.91 %
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)

General

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
F23
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
138 hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF

 REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.28 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
14.85 lb/hp
26.28 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
490 mi
542 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
129.6 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
125 kWh
129.6 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data