The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 38,100
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible R.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 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
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
174.5 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
261 hp
VW Golf Convertible R
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible R

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
24.05 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
57 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
788 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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