The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 220i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 35,700
BMW 220i Convertible (16 - 17) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 35,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 220i Cabrio is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
69.8 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.6 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
174.5 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 220i Convertible (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.5 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

General

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
181 hp
207 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
214 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
19.43 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
529 mi
444 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
115.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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