The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 36,200
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (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 (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.89 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
26.24 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
610 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data