The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 46,600
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 28,000
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
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 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
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 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3128 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
520 lb
14.25 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
659 mi
633 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data