The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

€ 31,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 53,500
 BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 M240i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
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 M240i Cabrio
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.97 %
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
335 hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M240i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.68 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
414 mi
BMW M240i 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data