BMW 318i vs Volkswagen Cabrio
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio
Overview
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 318i | GL |
| Body style | Sedan | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1998 | 2002 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $19,600 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal (best) | 13.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 138 hp (best) | 115 hp |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft (best) | 122 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.9 L | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 8 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 750 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,954 lbs | 2,824 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (best) | 97.4 in |
| Length | 174.5 in (best) | 160.4 in |
| Width | 66.9 in (best) | 66.7 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 56 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 318i | Volkswagen Cabrio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 318i $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GL $19,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | GL $20,475 MSRP |
| 3 | — | GLS $20,600 MSRP |
| 4 | — | GLS $21,475 MSRP |
| 5 | — | GLX $22,300 MSRP |
| 6 | — | GLX $23,175 MSRP |
BMW 318i vs Volkswagen Cabrio FAQ
- Which is better: 1998 BMW 318i or 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 1998 BMW 318i vs 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 1998 BMW 318i or 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 1998 BMW 318i starts lower at $0.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 1998 BMW 318i or 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?
- The 1998 BMW 318i leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better horsepower: 1998 BMW 318i or 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?
- The 1998 BMW 318i leads on horsepower in this comparison (138).
- Which has better seats: 1998 BMW 318i or 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?
- The 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio leads on seats in this comparison (4).