The Comparative Analysis :

VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 32,400
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Eos 1.4 TSI
€ 42,800
 BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800

ⓘ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 230i Cabrio.
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
56.9
Blueprint VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.5
79.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
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 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
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 230i Cabrio
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Eos 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.22 %
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i 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 230i 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
158 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.57 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
21.29 lb/hp
14.57 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
503 mi
539 mi
BMW 230i 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Eos 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Eos 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i 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