The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 51,400
BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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 19.6 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet GTI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1414
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1403 mm
Height
1414 mm
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
2690
4454
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
2578
4258
4454 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1950 kg
BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
190 kg
11.21 %
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
450 NM
350 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

69 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

▶ REPLAY
5.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
5.26 kg/bhp
6.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
36 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
409 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data