The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 53,200
BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 27,800
 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1403 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
2690
4454
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4454 mm
Length
4246 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1745 kg
Kerb Weight
1479 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
266 kg
15.24 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
450 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

68 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
5.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
5.42 kg/bhp
12.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
34 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
390 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
441 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data