The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 46,800
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 25,400
 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.45 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
14.61 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
37 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
513 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data