The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)

€ 27,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 40,300
 BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 220i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 220i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
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 BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
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 BMT
BMW 220i Cabrio
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.05 %
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 220i 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 BMT
BMW 220i 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 220i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 220i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
31.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
31.82 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 220i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
557 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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