The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 54,300
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 27,800
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 54,300
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 M240i Cabrio is 8.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (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 M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
175.4 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
509 lb
13.5 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
11.25 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
437 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 M240i Cabrio
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
772 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data