The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 54,300
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 54,300
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 M240i Cabrio is 7.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible R.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
69.8
78.1
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
69.8 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.2 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
175.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.62 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 hp
261 hp
VW Golf Convertible R
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible R

Performance

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

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11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
11.25 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
32 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
437 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
140.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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