The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)

€ 25,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 34,900
 BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 25,900
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 1.4 TSI is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
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 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
167.2 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.55 %
BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26.75 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
513 mi
BMW 218i 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 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