Renault Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC vs Bmw 218i Convertible : which one is faster?
0-100 km/h, 400 m, 1000 m, top speed — physics simulation calibrated on 7 measures.
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Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC vs Bmw 218i Convertible: chronicle of a drag race at 213 km/h
The launch: 0 to 100 km/h
Off the line, the Bmw 218i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 9.16 s versus 9.81 s for the Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC. At this point, the Bmw 218i Convertible leads by 0.65 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
From 100 km/h to 400 metres
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218i Convertible is doing 111 km/h against 113 km/h for the Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC. The gap is 0.87 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 218i Convertible crosses the line in 16.67 s versus 17.37 s. The 0.70 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw 218i Convertible maxes out at 207 km/h while the Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC keeps accelerating towards 213 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.55 s from 0.70 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218i Convertible finishes in 30.26 s versus 30.61 s, with just 0.34 s to spare. The Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC fails to fully close the launch gap.
What the numbers don’t tell you
On paper, the Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC combines 160 hp, 260 Nm and 1,445 kg — a clear theoretical edge over the Bmw 218i Convertible. Yet the Bmw 218i Convertible launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Bmw 218i Convertible has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs — exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Electronically capped at 207 km/h, the Bmw 218i Convertible never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.03 kg/hp vs 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.87 seconds. The 0.65 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Bmw 218i Convertible has a clear edge over the Renault Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.