The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 40,500
 BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 218d Cabrio
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
167.6 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 218d Cabrio
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.31 %
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 218d Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
16.56 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
687 mi
BMW 218d 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
145.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data