The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 42,800
 BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800

ⓘ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 R is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 230i Cabrio
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
168 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 230i Cabrio
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.88 %
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 230i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
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 R
BMW 230i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 230i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
14.57 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
539 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data