The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)
€ 29,600
€ 33,900
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 Convertible DPF.
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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 Convertible DPF
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.4 %
General
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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 Convertible DPF
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 Convertible DPF
Performance
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
21.59 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
503 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
621 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
955 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
