The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 37,800
€ 35,900
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 120d Convertible DPF.
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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 120d Convertible DPF
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.29 %
General
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
1F
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
247 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Performance
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
26 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
372 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
372 mi
566 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Eos 3.2 V6
174.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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
