The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
€ 38,800
€ 37,800
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 218d 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 3.6 V6
BMW 218d Cabrio
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.42 %
General
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 218d Cabrio
1F
Generation
F23
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 218d Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Eos 3.6 V6
256 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Eos 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 218d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
14.42 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Eos 3.6 V6
26 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
372 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Eos 3.6 V6
372 mi
751 mi
BMW 218d 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Eos 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
