The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 29,500
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 36,000
 BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 29,500
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 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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
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 DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
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
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.77 %
BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.97 lb/hp
23.76 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
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
751 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 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
963 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data