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| Details | BMW - M8 | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Brand | BMW | Volkswagen |
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| Model | M8 | Golf |
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| Generation | M8 Convertible (F91, facelift 2022) | Golf VIII Variant (facelift 2024) |
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| Modification | Competition 4.4 V8 (625 Hp) xDrive Steptronic Sport | 1.5 eTSI (116 Hp) Mild Hybrid DSG |
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| Start Of Production | March, 2022 | April, 2024 |
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Performance
| Specs | BMW - M8 | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Acceleration 0 100 Kmh | 3.3 sec | None |
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| Acceleration 0 62 Mph | 3.3 sec | None |
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| Max Speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph | 203 km/h 126.14 mph |
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Body & Dimensions
| Specs | BMW - M8 | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Rating | | |
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| Body Type | Cabriolet | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats | 4 | 5 |
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| Doors | 2 | 5 |
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| Length | 4867 mm 191.61 in. | 4631 mm 182.32 in. |
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| Width | 1907 mm 75.08 in. | 1789 mm 70.43 in. |
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| Width Including Mirrors | 2137 mm 84.13 in. | 2073 mm 81.61 in. |
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| Height | 1353 mm 53.27 in. | 1487 mm 58.54 in. |
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| Wheelbase | 2827 mm 111.3 in. | 2669 mm 105.08 in. |
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| Front Track | 1627 mm 64.06 in. | 1534-1550 mm 60.39 - 61.02 in. |
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| Rear Track | 1632 mm 64.25 in. | 1503-1519 mm 59.17 - 59.8 in. |
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| Front Overhang | 950 mm 37.4 in. | None |
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| Rear Overhang | 1090 mm 42.91 in. | None |
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| Min Turning Circle | 12.2 m 40.03 ft. | 11.1 m 36.42 ft. |
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Fuel Consumption
| Specs | BMW - M8 | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Emission Standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6 EA |
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| Combined Fuel Consumption Wltp | 11.2-11.6 l/100 km 21 - 20.28 US mpg 25.22 - 24.35 UK mpg 8.93 - 8.62 km/l | 5.2 l/100 km 45.23 US mpg 54.32 UK mpg 19.23 km/l |
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| Co2 Emissions Wltp | 255-264 g/km | 120 g/km |
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| Fuel Consumption Economy Urban Nedc Wltp Equivalent | 16.8-16.9 l/100 km 14 - 13.92 US mpg 16.81 - 16.71 UK mpg 5.95 - 5.92 km/l | None |
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| Fuel Consumption Economy Combined Nedc Wltp Equivalent | 11.2-11.4 l/100 km 21 - 20.63 US mpg 25.22 - 24.78 UK mpg 8.93 - 8.77 km/l | None |
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| Co2 Emissions Nedc Wltp Equivalent | 257-262 g/km | None |
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| Fuel Consumption Economy Extra Urban Nedc Wltp Equivalen | 7.9-8.2 l/100 km 29.77 - 28.68 US mpg 35.76 - 34.45 UK mpg 12.66 - 12.2 km/l | None |
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Engine & Transmission
| Specs | BMW - M8 | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine | MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV) |
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| Power | 625 Hp @ 6000 rpm. | 116 Hp |
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| Power Per Litre | 142.2 Hp/l | 77.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque | 750 Nm @ 1800-5860 rpm. 553.17 lb.-ft. @ 1800-5860 rpm. | 220 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. 162.26 lb.-ft. @ 1500-3000 rpm. |
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| Engine Layout | Front, Longitudinal | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine Model Code | S63B44B | EA211 evo2 |
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| Engine Displacement | 4395 cm3 268.2 cu. in. | 1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in. |
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| Number Of Cylinders | 8 | 4 |
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| Engine Configuration | V-engine | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore | 89 mm 3.5 in. | 74.5 mm 2.93 in. |
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| Piston Stroke | 88.3 mm 3.48 in. | 85.9 mm 3.38 in. |
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| Compression Ratio | 10 | None |
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| Number Of Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
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| Fuel Injection System | Direct injection | Direct injection |
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| Engine Aspiration | BiTurbo, Intercooler | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt | None |
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| Engine Oil Specification | 0W-30 / BMW Longlife-12 FE | None |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode. |
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| Drive Wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
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| Front Suspension | Double wishbone | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link suspension | None |
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| Engine Systems | Start & Stop System Particulate filter | Start & Stop System Cylinder deactivation system Particulate filter |
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| Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox | 8 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic Sport | 7 gears, automatic transmission DSG |
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Brakes
| Specs | BMW - M8 | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs | None |
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| Rear Brakes | Ventilated discs | None |
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| Steering Type | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires Size | 275/35 ZR20; 285/35 ZR20 | 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 |
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| Wheel Rims Size | 9.5J x 20; 10.5J x 20 | 6.5J x 16; 7J x 16; 6.5J x 17; 7.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18 |
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| Assisting Systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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Battery - Electric / Hybrid
| Specs | BMW - M8 | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Rating | | |
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Weight & Capacity
| Specs | BMW - M8 | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Weight To Power Ratio | 3.2 kg/Hp, 308.6 Hp/tonne | 11.4 kg/Hp, 87.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight To Torque Ratio | 2.7 kg/Nm, 370.4 Nm/tonne | 6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Kerb Weight | 2025 kg 4464.36 lbs. | 1328 kg 2927.74 lbs. |
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| Max Weight | 2440 kg 5379.28 lbs. | 1940 kg 4276.97 lbs. |
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| Max Load | 415 kg 914.92 lbs. | 612 kg 1349.23 lbs. |
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| Trunk Boot Space Minimum | 280-350 l 9.89 - 12.36 cu. ft. | 611 l 21.58 cu. ft. |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal | None |
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