The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
€ 25,000
€ 34,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 218i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
56
70.2
80.5
55.6
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
101.5
167.2
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 218i Cabrio
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.11 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
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30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
30.02 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
579 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
513 mi
BMW 218i 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
