The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 37,800
€ 37,900
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 125i Cabrio.
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 125i 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 125i Cabrio
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.88 %
General
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 125i 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 125i Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*BUB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
247 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 125i Cabrio
153 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
26 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
372 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
372 mi
397 mi
BMW 125i 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Eos 3.2 V6
174.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
