The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)

€ 49,100
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 29,300
 VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M235i Cabrio is 1.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Eos 1.4 TSI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
70.5
79.1
69.8 in
Width
70.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.2 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
101.5
173.5
175.4 in
Length
173.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3444 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.74 %
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)

General

BMW M235i 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
158 hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.47 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
35 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
510 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
127 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data