The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 46,800
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 25,000
 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
€ 46,800
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 18.6 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1413
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
1774
1984
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1413 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4432 mm
Length
4246 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
234 kg
14.18 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
350 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
6.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
6.63 kg/bhp
13.62 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
45 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
513 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
370 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data