The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 31,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 43,300
 BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 225d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
167.2 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.35 %
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
221 hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 225d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.68 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
702 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data