The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Cabrio (18 - ..)
€ 27,700
€ 34,900
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 18.6 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i 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 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
1501 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
4.7 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
220 NM
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
14.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
14.43 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
54 mpg
city
36 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
777 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
513 mi
BMW 218i 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
419 kg
Maximum Payload
390 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
