The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 29,300
€ 36,600
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Eos 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio.
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
56.8
70.5
79.1
55.6
68.8
76.1
70.5 in
Width
68.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
173.5
104.7
171.7
173.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
3444 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.77 %
General
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
1F
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
21.8 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
510 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
510 mi
576 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
127 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
