The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 39,100
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 25,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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 Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.86 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data