The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 37,800

€ 30,900

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Eos 3.2 V6 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 3.2 V6
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 3.2 V6
BMW 118i Cabrio
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.69 %

General
VW Eos 3.2 V6
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 118i Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*BUB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
247 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 118i Cabrio
153 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
372 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
372 mi
484 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 3.2 V6
174.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data