The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 40,700
€ 37,800
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 230i Cabrio is 2.5 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the VW Eos 3.2 V6.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
1413
1774
1984
1443
1791
2009
1774 mm
Width
1791 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2009 mm
1413 mm
Height
1443 mm
2690
4432
2578
4407
4432 mm
Length
4407 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1702 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
87 kg
5.11 %
General
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
F23
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BUB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 bhp
247 bhp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
350 NM
320 NM
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
▶ REPLAY
6.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.89 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
6.49 kg/bhp
6.89 kg/bhp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
43 mpg
31 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
497 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
497 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 230i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
