The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 44,900
BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 25,400
 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 135i Cabrio is 4.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
54.8 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
171.7 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
14.66 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

General

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.16 lb/hp
30.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
27 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
383 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
600 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
108 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data