The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 49,100
€ 25,000
€ 49,100
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 M235i Cabrio is 20.8 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1403
1774
1984
1423
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1403 mm
Height
1423 mm
2690
4454
2578
4246
4454 mm
Length
4246 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
259 kg
15.46 %
General
BMW M235i 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
450 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
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5.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
5.2 kg/bhp
13.62 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
33 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
380 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
