The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 42,800
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible R.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
69.8 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.6 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
174.5 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.88 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 hp
261 hp
VW Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible R

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

▶ REPLAY
14.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
14.57 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
39 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
539 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data