The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

€ 29,500
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 54,300
 BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300

ⓘ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 8.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M240i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i 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
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
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
BMW M240i Cabrio
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
12.1 %
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i 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 M240i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
335 hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M240i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.97 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
437 mi
BMW M240i 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data