The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 51,700
 BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

ⓘ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 M240i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW M240i Cabrio
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (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
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
168 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW M240i Cabrio
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.35 %
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW M240i 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 M240i 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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
335 hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M240i Cabrio

Performance

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

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW M240i 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