The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 54,300
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 35,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 M240i Cabrio is 7.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
69.8
78.1
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 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
55.7 in
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
175.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.07 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

General

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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 GTI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 hp
207 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
11.25 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
437 mi
444 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
140.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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