The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 27,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,000
 BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 27,700
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 Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
167.2 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.25 %
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
31.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
31.82 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
477 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
477 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data