The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,900
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 27,300
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 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 7.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (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 (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (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
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.09 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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
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
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

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
529 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Convertible 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 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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