The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 36,200
€ 35,100
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 17.4 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet GTI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1413
1774
1984
1414
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1413 mm
Height
1414 mm
2690
4432
2578
4258
4432 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.51 %
General
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
220 NM
280 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
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11.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
11.9 kg/bhp
7.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
610 mi
444 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
390 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
