The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 29,500
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 37,800
 BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 220i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i 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 DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 220i 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 220i Cabrio
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.94 %
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 220i 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
BMW 220i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 220i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.97 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
567 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data