The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 53,200
BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 27,300
 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4454 mm
Length
4246 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1745 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
247 kg
14.15 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
450 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
5.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
5.42 kg/bhp
14.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
34 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
390 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data