The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 38,500
 BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 R is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218d Cabrio
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
168 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218d Cabrio
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.58 %
BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218d Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
646 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
646 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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