The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Cabrio (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 25,900
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 218i Cabrio is 18.6 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1456 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.26 %
General
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
220 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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11.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
11.72 kg/bhp
12.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
587 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
