The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 30,600

€ 53,200

€ 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
70.2
80.5
55.2
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
101.5
167.2
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
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.75 %

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
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
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
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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).
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