The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 37,100
€ 35,100
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.7
70.2
80.5
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.6 in
Height
55.7 in
104.7
171.7
101.5
167.6
171.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.89 %
General
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
207 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.25 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
406 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
444 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
