The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 34,900
BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 218i Cabrio is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (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
55.7 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
174.5 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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 GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
217 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.91 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
513 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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