The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Cabrio (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 37,100
€ 30,600
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125i Cabrio is 11.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1411
1748
1934
1423
1782
2044
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1411 mm
Height
1423 mm
2660
4360
2578
4246
4360 mm
Length
4246 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.05 %
General
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
270 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
270 NM
340 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.17 kg/bhp
BMW 125i Cabrio
7.37 kg/bhp
10.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
35 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
406 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
814 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
