The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 34,200
BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 27,800
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 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
56 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.11 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.91 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Convertible 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data