The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 25,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 42,800
 BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (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
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
167.2 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.5 %
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26.75 lb/hp
14.57 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
539 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data