The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 30,600
€ 42,800
€ 30,600
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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT is 18.6 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.51 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
249 bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
350 NM
BMW 230i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Cabrio
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10.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
10.17 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
58 mpg
city
37 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
814 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
539 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
