The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 30,900
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (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 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.36 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
484 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data