The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 27,300
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 42,800
 BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i 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 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 230i 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 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.93 %
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
14.57 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
539 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data