The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 38,100
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 26,700
 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1413
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
1774
1984
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1413 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
2578
4246
4432 mm
Length
4246 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.62 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
123 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
10.91 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
69 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
58 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
788 mi
633 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data