The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
€ 33,200

€ 39,600

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf Convertible GTI is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 228i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 228i Cabrio
55.7
70.2
80.5
55.6
69.8
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.7 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
167.6
105.9
174.5
167.6 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 228i Cabrio
3380 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.79 %

General
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 228i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 228i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
242 hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 228i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 228i Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
16.33 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
450 mi
475 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
144 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data