The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
€ 33,000

€ 32,500

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
174.1
105.9
174.5
174.1 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
3497 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1 %

General
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
1F
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio
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25.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
25.34 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
657 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
657 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
107 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data