The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 25,000
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 38,100
 BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
167.2 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.33 %
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
30.02 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
788 mi
BMW 218d 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data