The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 26,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 51,400
 BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 8.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
167.2 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.69 %
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M235i 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 BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
409 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data