The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 49,100
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 25,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 8.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
69.8 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.2 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
175.4 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.08 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.47 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data