The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 46,600
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 225d Cabrio is 7.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (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 Sport (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (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 1.4 TSI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.33 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
16.51 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
48 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
659 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data