The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 37,100
BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 30,600
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 4.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
171.7 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.04 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

General

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 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

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.25 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
814 mi
VW Golf Convertible 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data