The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
€ 37,800
€ 32,500
€ 37,800
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 3.2 V6 is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 218i Cabrio
56.8
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
56.8 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
173.5
105.9
174.5
173.5 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 218i Cabrio
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.76 %
General
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 218i Cabrio
1F
Generation
F23
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 218i Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BUB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
247 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 218i Cabrio
153 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
26 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
372 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
372 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Eos 3.2 V6
174.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
