The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
€ 32,000
€ 29,500
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 11.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1411
1748
1934
1423
1782
2044
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1411 mm
Height
1423 mm
2660
4360
2578
4246
4360 mm
Length
4246 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.12 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
190 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
10.78 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
477 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
477 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
