The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18)
€ 45,200
€ 34,200
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 R is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218i Cabrio
55.3
70.2
80.5
55.6
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
101.5
168
105.9
174.5
168 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218i Cabrio
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.42 %
General
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
417 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
