The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 38,100

€ 25,400

€ 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 18.6 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.62 %

General
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
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10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
10.91 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
69 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
788 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
788 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data