Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125ivsVolkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Volkswagen Eos

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI

  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iVolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
218hp163kW
210hp157kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,497kg3,300lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
98.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,407mm174in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,791mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,553mm61in
Ground clearance
147mm6in
106mm4in
Trunk volume
370L
205L
Max trunk volume-
380L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
55L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iVolkswagen Eos 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iVolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
33.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
1,497 kg
3,300 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6.4 s
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
671 km
417 mi
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iVolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,497 kg
3,300 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
764 km
475 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iVolkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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