The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17)
€ 37,800
€ 40,700
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 2.5 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 230i Cabrio
1443
1791
2009
1413
1774
1984
1791 mm
Width
1774 mm
2009 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1443 mm
Height
1413 mm
2578
4407
2690
4432
4407 mm
Length
4432 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 230i Cabrio
1702 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
87 kg
5.11 %
General
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 230i Cabrio
1F
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 230i Cabrio
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BUB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
247 bhp
249 bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
320 NM
350 NM
BMW 230i Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 230i Cabrio
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
6.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.49 kg/bhp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
6.89 kg/bhp
6.49 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
31 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
372 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
372 mi
497 mi
BMW 230i 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Eos 3.2 V6
174.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
