The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 42,800
€ 29,700
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 230i Cabrio is 18.6 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1413
1774
1984
1423
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1413 mm
Height
1423 mm
2690
4432
2578
4246
4432 mm
Length
4246 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
124 kg
7.54 %
General
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
350 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
6.61 kg/bhp
11.02 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
47 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
539 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
539 mi
759 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
