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BMW 228i vs Volkswagen Eos

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2016 BMW 228i

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2016 Volkswagen Eos

Overview

SpecBMW 228i228iVolkswagen EosKomfort
Selected trim228iKomfort
Body styleCoupeConvertible
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed automated manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20162016

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 228i228iVolkswagen EosKomfort
MSRP$32,850$31,995 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 228i228iVolkswagen EosKomfort
Combined MPG26 MPG (best)25 MPG
City MPG22 MPG22 MPG
Highway MPG34 MPG (best)30 MPG
Fuel tank13.7 gal14.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW 228i228iVolkswagen EosKomfort
Horsepower240 hp (best)200 hp
Torque255 lb-ft (best)207 lb-ft
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecBMW 228i228iVolkswagen EosKomfort
Seating4 seats4 seats
Doors22
Cargo volume13.8 cu ft (best)10.5 cu ft
Payload932 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,295 lbs (best)3,508 lbs
Ground clearance5.5 in5.6 in (best)
Wheelbase105.9 in (best)101.5 in
Length174.7 in (best)174.1 in
Width69.8 in70.5 in (best)
Height55.8 in56.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 228i228iVolkswagen EosKomfort
Open recalls (YMM scope)1 (best)2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBMW 228iVolkswagen Eos
1

228i

$32,850 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Komfort

$31,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

228i SULEV

$32,850 MSRP

3

228i SULEV

$38,650 MSRP

BMW 228i vs Volkswagen Eos FAQ

Which is better: 2016 BMW 228i or 2016 Volkswagen Eos?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 BMW 228i vs 2016 Volkswagen Eos on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2016 BMW 228i or 2016 Volkswagen Eos?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Volkswagen Eos starts lower at $31,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 BMW 228i or 2016 Volkswagen Eos?
The 2016 Volkswagen Eos leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,995).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 BMW 228i or 2016 Volkswagen Eos?
The 2016 BMW 228i leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
Which has better horsepower: 2016 BMW 228i or 2016 Volkswagen Eos?
The 2016 BMW 228i leads on horsepower in this comparison (240).