The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 53,500
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 31,600
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT 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 xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.97 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

General

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
11.55 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
30 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
414 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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