The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. BMW 230i Convertible (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 an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 230i 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 230i Cabrio
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.12 %
General
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 230i 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 230i Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
247 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Cabrio
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
26 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 3.2 V6
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
