The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 30,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 53,200
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200

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 2.0 TDI BMT is 8.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
167.2 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.75 %
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

 REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
11.95 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
390 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
390 mi
BMW M235i 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data