The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,600
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 46,800
 BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800

ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (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 BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (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 BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
13.58 %
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

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

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
25.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25.56 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
513 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data