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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

425d

224 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,056 km
    656 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
224hp167kW
220hp164kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
94.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.9s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
55L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.9 s
29.6 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
224 hp
167 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
241 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI6.9 s

Although BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d has more power, Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
1,056 km
656 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
224 hp
167 kW
7.1 s
241 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,056 km
656 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
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Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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