The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 36,000
€ 27,700
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 218d Cabrio is 18.6 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
1413
1774
1984
1423
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1413 mm
Height
1423 mm
2690
4432
2578
4246
4432 mm
Length
4246 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
94 kg
5.89 %
General
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
10.78 kg/bhp
14.43 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
66 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
751 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
751 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
