The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07) vs. BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 39,600
€ 26,900
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 1.6 FSI is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 228i Cabrio.
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
56.8
70.5
79.1
55.6
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
101.5
173.5
105.9
174.5
173.5 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.11 %
General
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BLF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
113 hp
242 hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 228i Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 228i Cabrio
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30.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
30.12 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
31 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
450 mi
475 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
144 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 1.6 FSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
