The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 53,200
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 53,200
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 7.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
69.8 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.2 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
175.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.75 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
217 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.95 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
390 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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