The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 53,200

€ 45,200

€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 BMW M235i Cabrio is 18.8 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet R.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
1403
1774
1984
1405
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1403 mm
Height
1405 mm
2690
4454
2578
4266
4454 mm
Length
4266 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
1745 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
131 kg
7.51 %

General
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 bhp
261 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet R
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
450 NM
350 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Performance
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet R
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5.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
5.42 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
34 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet R
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
390 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
390 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
386 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data