The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 43,300
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 225d Cabrio is 7.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 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
56 in
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
174.5 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.02 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
16.46 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
51 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
702 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
94.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data