The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 34,900
BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 34,900
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 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible R.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 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
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
174.5 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.42 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
261 hp
VW Golf Convertible R
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible R

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.91 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
37 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
513 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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