The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 42,800
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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 230i Cabrio is 17.4 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet GTI.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1413
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
1774
1984
1414
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1413 mm
Height
1414 mm
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
2578
4258
4432 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1950 kg
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.51 %
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 230i 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 230i 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
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

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6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
6.61 kg/bhp
6.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
47 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
539 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data