The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 32,000
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 29,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.8 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
34 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
477 mi
657 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
130.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data