The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 36,900
BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 27,300
 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 18.6 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1413
Blueprint BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..)
1774
1984
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1413 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4432 mm
Length
4246 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.08 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
220 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

133 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

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11.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
11.9 kg/bhp
14.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
46 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
529 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
115.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
390 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data