The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 40,500
€ 28,100
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 218d Cabrio is 18.6 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
156 kg
9.4 %
General
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
11.22 kg/bhp
13.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
60 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
687 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
375 kg
Maximum Payload
456 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
