The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) vs. BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

€ 33,200
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 53,500
 BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 33,200
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 GTI is 7.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M240i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW M240i Cabrio
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 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
55.7 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
167.6 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW M240i Cabrio
3380 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
12.64 %
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW M240i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
335 hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M240i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW M240i Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
16.33 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
450 mi
414 mi
BMW M240i 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
144 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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