The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 30,900
![BMW 118i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_1er_E88.png)
€ 37,100
![VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/VW_Golf_Cabrio_1K-11.webp)
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 10.2 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet GTI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1411
1748
1934
1414
1782
2044
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1411 mm
Height
1414 mm
2660
4360
2578
4258
4360 mm
Length
4258 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
![BMW 118i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_1er_E88.png)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.99 %
![VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Golf_Cabrio_1K-11.png)
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
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6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
190 NM
350 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
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BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/VW_Golf_Cabrio_1K-11.png)
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
▶ REPLAY
10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 kg/bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
10.78 kg/bhp
6.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
484 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
484 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data