The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 38,100
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 25,400
 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 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
56 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
174.5 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.02 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
24.05 lb/hp
30.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
57 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
788 mi
600 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
108 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data