The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 27,800
€ 38,100
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 is 18.6 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
1423
1782
2044
1413
1774
1984
1782 mm
Width
1774 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1423 mm
Height
1413 mm
2578
4246
2690
4432
4246 mm
Length
4432 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
1479 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
136 kg
8.42 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
200 NM
320 NM
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
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12.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
12.33 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
35 mpg
city
58 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
542 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
542 mi
788 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
441 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
