The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 32,700
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d Cabrio is 4.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
171.7 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.16 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.23 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
661 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
98.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data