BMW 328i 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 328i328i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 328i | GL |
| Body style | Sedan | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2002 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 328i328i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,350 | $19,600 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 328i328i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.8 gal (best) | 13.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 328i328i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 240 hp (best) | 115 hp |
| Torque | 255 lb-ft (best) | 122 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 328i328i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft (best) | 8 cu ft |
| Payload | — | 750 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,320 lbs | 2,824 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in (best) | 97.4 in |
| Length | 182.4 in (best) | 160.4 in |
| Width | 71.3 in (best) | 66.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in (best) | 56 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 328i328i | Volkswagen CabrioGL |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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 328i | Volkswagen Cabrio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 328i $38,350 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GL $19,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 328i SULEV $38,350 MSRP | GL $20,475 MSRP |
| 3 | — | GLS $20,600 MSRP |
| 4 | — | GLS $21,475 MSRP |
| 5 | — | GLX $22,300 MSRP |
| 6 | — | GLX $23,175 MSRP |