The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) vs. BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
€ 29,600

€ 49,100

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Eos 1.4 TSI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
56.8
70.5
79.1
55.2
69.8
78.1
70.5 in
Width
69.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
173.5
105.9
175.4
173.5 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.64 %

General
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i 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 M235i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio
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21.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
21.59 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
380 mi
BMW M235i 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
955 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data