The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
€ 27,400
€ 34,900
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 VW Eos 1.4 TSI is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
56.8
70.5
79.1
55.6
69.8
78.1
70.5 in
Width
69.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
173.5
105.9
174.5
173.5 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.26 %
General
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
1F
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
120 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
27.71 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
518 mi
513 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
