The Comparative Analysis :

VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)

€ 32,400
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 39,600
 BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 228i Cabrio.
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
56.9
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.5
79.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
70.5 in
Width
69.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
174.1
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
174.1 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.21 %
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)

General

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 228i 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 228i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
242 hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 228i Cabrio

Performance

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
21.29 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
475 mi
BMW 228i 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
935 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data