The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 42,800
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 32,400
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Eos 1.4 TSI.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
56.9
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
174.1
174.5 in
Length
174.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.22 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

BMW 230i 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 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 hp
158 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
14.57 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
539 mi
503 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data