The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) vs. BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)

€ 25,400
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 49,400
 BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

ⓘ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 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is 8.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M240i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
167.2 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
593 lb
15.92 %
BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
335 hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M240i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
30.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.12 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
30.13 lb/hp
11.12 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
390 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
600 mi
390 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
108 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
108 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
946 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data