The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 220i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 35,400
BMW 220i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 29,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 220i Cabrio is 7.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
174.5 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 220i Convertible (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.7 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
181 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
19.3 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
36 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
497 mi
657 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data