The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW M240i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
€ 25,900

€ 53,500

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 20.8 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the BMW M240i Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i 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 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
1456 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
299 kg
17.04 %

General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M240i Cabrio
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
200 NM
500 NM
BMW M240i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio
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12.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
12.13 kg/bhp
5.24 kg/bhp
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
534 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
534 mi
414 mi
BMW M240i 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).
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
434 kg
Maximum Payload
355 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
335 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data