The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 220d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 40,500

€ 30,600

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 220d Cabrio is 7.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
69.8
78.1
56
70.2
80.5
69.8 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56 in
105.9
174.5
101.5
167.2
174.5 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.68 %

General
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 220d Cabrio
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 220d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 220d Cabrio
19.22 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 220d Cabrio
57 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
788 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 220d Cabrio
788 mi
814 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 220d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data