The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 29,500
€ 32,000
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.4 TSI is 11.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1423
1782
2044
1411
1748
1934
1782 mm
Width
1748 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1423 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4246
2660
4360
4246 mm
Length
4360 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.12 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
240 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
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9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
9.51 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
542 mi
Range
477 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
542 mi
477 mi
BMW 118i 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
437 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
