The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 25,000
€ 30,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI is 11.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1423
1782
2044
1411
1748
1934
1782 mm
Width
1748 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1423 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4246
2660
4360
4246 mm
Length
4360 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1416 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg
Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.84 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
13.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.62 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
579 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
579 mi
484 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
434 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
