The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 36,000
BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 31,600
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1413
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17)
1774
1984
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1413 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4432 mm
Length
4246 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.13 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
10.78 kg/bhp
11.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
66 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
751 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data