The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 39,900

€ 45,200

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible R.
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.3
70.2
80.5
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.6 in
Height
55.3 in
104.7
171.7
101.5
168
171.7 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

General
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
261 hp
VW Golf Convertible R
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible R
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
28 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
397 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
397 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data