The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 25,900
€ 30,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 Convertible 1.4 TSI is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
56
70.2
80.5
55.6
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
167.2
104.7
171.7
167.2 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.61 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
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 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
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26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26.75 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
534 mi
Range
506 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
506 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
