The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Convertible (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 an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Eos 3.2 V6.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 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 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.12 %
General
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BUB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 hp
247 hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
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14.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
14.3 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
36 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
