The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 30,000
€ 27,300
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 118i Cabrio is 4.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.6
68.8
76.1
56
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
104.7
171.7
101.5
167.2
171.7 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.76 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.38 lb/hp
31.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
506 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
506 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
