The Comparative Analysis :

VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 29,600
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 38,100
 BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100

ⓘ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 218d Cabrio.
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
56.8
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
70.5
79.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
101.5
173.5
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 218d Cabrio
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.21 %
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
1F
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
21.59 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
788 mi
BMW 218d 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
955 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data