The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 37,500
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 26,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (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 Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.08 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
181 hp
123 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
38 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
521 mi
633 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
117.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data