The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 43,300
 BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 35,100
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 slightly. The VW Golf Convertible GTI is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW 225d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 225d Cabrio
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 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
55.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 225d Cabrio
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.75 %
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 225d Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 225d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
221 hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 225d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 225d Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
16.56 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
702 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 GTI
145.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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