The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 228i Cabrio (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 39,600
€ 35,100
€ 39,600
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 228i Cabrio is 17.4 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet GTI.
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1413
1774
1984
1414
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1413 mm
Height
1414 mm
2690
4432
2578
4258
4432 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.42 %
General
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
350 NM
280 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Performance
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 228i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
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6.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 kg/bhp
BMW 228i Cabrio
6.65 kg/bhp
7.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
475 mi
444 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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 228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
