The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 TSI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 31,500
€ 30,000
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Eos 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
56.8
70.5
79.1
55.6
68.8
76.1
70.5 in
Width
68.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
173.5
104.7
171.7
173.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
3552 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.21 %
General
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1F
Generation
E88
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 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
197 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
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18.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
18.03 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
428 mi
Range
506 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
428 mi
506 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
151.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
