230i Coupe vs Golf R Cabriolet

BMW · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner

230i Coupe

Beats the Golf R Cabriolet by 0.00s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 230i Coupe beats the Golf R Cabriolet by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 230i Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

255 hp

265 hp

0–100 km/h

5.9s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo I4

2.0L I4 Turbo

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

380 Nm

Price

$39,900

$45,000

Simulated race times

Distance

230i Coupe

Golf R Cabriolet

100 m

6.290s

1/8 mile

9.267s

1/4 mile

13.860s

1 km

24.574s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 230i Coupe is $39,900 vs $45,000 for the Golf R Cabriolet — a $5,100 gap. Power: Golf R Cabriolet makes 10 hp more (255 vs 265).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 230i Coupe or the Golf R Cabriolet?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 230i Coupe is faster, beating the Golf R Cabriolet by 0.00 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 230i Coupe vs the Golf R Cabriolet?

The 230i Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the Golf R Cabriolet does it in 5.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 230i Coupe produces 255 hp; the Golf R Cabriolet produces 265 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 230i Coupe tops out at 250 km/h, and the Golf R Cabriolet reaches 250 km/h.

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