The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 38,500
BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 35,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 218d Cabrio is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
69.8 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.6 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
174.5 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.17 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
24.43 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
47 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
646 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
646 mi
444 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
102.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data