The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 27,300
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 38,400
 BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 220d Cabrio
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 220d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220d Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 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 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
167.2 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220d Cabrio
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.96 %
BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220d Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
187 hp
BMW 220d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 220d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220d Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 220d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 220d Cabrio
42 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
734 mi
BMW 220d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 220d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data