The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
€ 25,400
€ 37,800
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
BMW 218d 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 BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.81 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
751 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
