The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 25,400
€ 40,500
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT is 18.6 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
1423
1782
2044
1413
1774
1984
1782 mm
Width
1774 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1423 mm
Height
1413 mm
2578
4246
2690
4432
4246 mm
Length
4432 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2035 kg
Weight Difference:
239 kg
14.4 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
320 NM
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
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13.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
13.66 kg/bhp
11.22 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
600 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
600 mi
687 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
429 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
