The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 53,200
 BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200

ⓘ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 VW Golf Convertible R is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW M235i Cabrio
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
168 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW M235i Cabrio
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
7.51 %
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW M235i Cabrio
1K
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW M235i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
11.95 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
390 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
390 mi
BMW M235i 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data