The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,600
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 29,500
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 Steptronic (15 - 17)
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
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.48 %
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
8-speed automatic 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
610 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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