The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,500
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 51,400
 BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘ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 DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible 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 DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible 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
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.04 %
BMW M235i Convertible 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
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.72 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
409 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 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