The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 35,100
€ 30,000
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 GTI is 4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 118i Cabrio
55.7
70.2
80.5
55.6
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.7 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
167.6
104.7
171.7
167.6 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 118i Cabrio
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.85 %
General
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 118i Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
16.56 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
444 mi
Range
506 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
506 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
145.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
