The Comparative Analysis :

VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) vs. BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 29,600
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 51,400
 BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
70.5
79.1
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
101.5
173.5
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
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
3737 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
8.72 %
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

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
8-speed automatic 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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
21.59 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
409 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 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