The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 40,800
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 123d Cabrio.
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d 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 123d Cabrio
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.21 %
General
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d 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 123d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
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21.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
21.59 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
503 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
556 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
955 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
