The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 32,500
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 30,600
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
69.8 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
174.5 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.83 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
814 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data