The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 39,100
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (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
55.7 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

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 automatic 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
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
217 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
526 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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