The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 40,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 18.6 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
1423
1782
2044
1413
1774
1984
1782 mm
Width
1774 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1423 mm
Height
1413 mm
2578
4246
2690
4432
4246 mm
Length
4432 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
1498 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.24 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
249 bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 230i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
14.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.4 kg/bhp
6.49 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
712 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
712 mi
497 mi
BMW 230i 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
422 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
