The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Cabrio (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 34,200
€ 45,200
€ 34,200
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 218i Cabrio is 16.6 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 0.8 cm taller than the VW Golf Cabriolet R.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
1413
1774
1984
1405
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1413 mm
Height
1405 mm
2690
4432
2578
4266
4432 mm
Length
4266 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.42 %
General
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 bhp
261 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet R
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
220 NM
350 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet R
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
11.75 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
51 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet R
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
587 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet R
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
390 kg
Maximum Payload
386 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
