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430I Coupe vs Golf R Cabriolet

BMW · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner
430I Coupe
Beats the Golf R Cabriolet by 0.09s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 430I Coupe beats the Golf R Cabriolet by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 430I Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
255 hp
265 hp
0–100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
I4
2.0L I4 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
380 Nm
Price
$48,000
$45,000

Simulated race times

Distance
430I Coupe
Golf R Cabriolet
100 m
6.241s
6.290s
1/8 mile
9.198s
9.267s
1/4 mile
13.765s
13.860s
1 km
24.434s
24.574s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Golf R Cabriolet is $45,000 vs $48,000 for the 430I Coupe — a $3,000 gap. Power: Golf R Cabriolet makes 10 hp more (255 vs 265). 0–100 km/h: 430I Coupe is 0.10s quicker (5.8s vs 5.9s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 430I Coupe or the Golf R Cabriolet?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 430I Coupe is faster, beating the Golf R Cabriolet by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 430I Coupe vs the Golf R Cabriolet?

The 430I Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, while the Golf R Cabriolet does it in 5.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 430I Coupe produces 255 hp; the Golf R Cabriolet produces 265 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 430I Coupe tops out at 250 km/h, and the Golf R Cabriolet reaches 250 km/h.

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