The Comparative Analysis :

VW Eos 1.4 TSI (07 - 09) vs. BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 27,200
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (07 - 09) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 53,200
 BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200

ⓘ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 VW Eos 1.4 TSI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (07 - 09)
70.5
79.1
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
70.5 in
Width
69.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (07 - 09)
101.5
173.5
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
173.5 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
11.98 %
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
1F
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
120 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
390 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
526 mi
390 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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