The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 53,200
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (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 xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
13.98 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.95 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
390 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data