The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M240i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 53,500

€ 27,700

€ 53,500
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 M240i Cabrio is 20.8 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
1403
1774
1984
1423
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1403 mm
Height
1423 mm
2690
4454
2578
4246
4454 mm
Length
4246 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
254 kg
14.47 %

General
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
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 M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
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
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
500 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
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5.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 kg/bhp
BMW M240i Cabrio
5.24 kg/bhp
14.43 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
36 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
414 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
414 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
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 M240i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data