Car comparison

Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6vsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI

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

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Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36)

3.7 V6

320 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2009-2015
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    702 km
    436 mi
  • Largest trunk
    366 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,539 kg
    3,393 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
265hp198kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,898kg4,184lb
1,539kg3,393lb
Gross weight-
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
95.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,696cc226cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
366L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
23.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6 has 55 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI and Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
1,898 kg
4,184 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
1,539 kg
3,393 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V66.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6.4 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI and Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6: 3.2 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
702 km
436 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
366 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.4 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,898 kg
4,184 lb
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
366 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
702 km
436 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
366 L
12.9 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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
VehicleInfiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 116 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 359 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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