The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
€ 27,600
€ 37,800
€ 27,600
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 1.4 TSI is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.26 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
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20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.71 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
534 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
751 mi
BMW 218d 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
