The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 42,800
€ 25,000
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 230i Cabrio is 7.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
55.6
69.8
78.1
56
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
105.9
174.5
101.5
167.2
174.5 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
13.92 %
General
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
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 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
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14.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
14.57 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
539 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
539 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
