The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 56,300
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 33,200
 VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200

ⓘ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 xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
69.8
78.1
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (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 xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (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
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3380 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
12.89 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI (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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
147 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
414 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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).
144 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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