The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 30,900

€ 29,700

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 118i Cabrio is 4.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

General
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
484 mi
759 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data