The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
€ 25,400

€ 49,100

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT is 20.8 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
1423
1782
2044
1403
1774
1984
1782 mm
Width
1774 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1423 mm
Height
1403 mm
2578
4246
2690
4454
4246 mm
Length
4454 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1675 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
280 kg
16.72 %

General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
450 NM
BMW M235i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio
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13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
13.41 kg/bhp
5.2 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
33 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
670 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
380 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
355 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
335 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data