Comparison Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio (1J) 1.6i (101 Hp) & BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 (420 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | Golf | M3 |
| Generation: | Golf IV Cabrio (1J) | M3 (E90) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.6i (101 Hp) | 4.0 (420 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.1 l/100 km | 15.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | |
| CO2 emissions: | 263 g/km | |
| Power: | 101 hp | 420 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 8300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 182 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.9 sec | 4.7 sec |
| Torque: | 145 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AFT, AKS | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1595 cm3 | 3999 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 8.8 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l | 11.6 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 7 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4081 mm | 4580 mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm | 1817 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2472 mm | 2761 mm |
| Front track: | 1464 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1428 mm | 1539 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 270 l | 450 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 448 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1580 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1185 kg | 1625 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 185/60 R14 | 245/40 ZR18; 265/40 ZR18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 8.5J x 18; 9.5J x 18 |