The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 36,200
 BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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 218i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 218i Cabrio
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 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 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 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 218i Cabrio
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.5 %
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 218i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

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

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
610 mi
BMW 218i 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
145.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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