The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17)

€ 28,600
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,000
 BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT is 18.6 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1782
2044
1413
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17)
1774
1984
1782 mm
Width
1774 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1423 mm
Height
1413 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2578
4246
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17)
2690
4432
4246 mm
Length
4432 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
169 kg
10.6 %
BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
320 NM
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
11.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
11.59 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
45 mpg
city
55 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
751 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
474 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data