The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 46,900
€ 25,900
€ 46,900
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 135i Cabrio is 4.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
68.8
76.1
56
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
104.7
171.7
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 1.4 TSI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
13.59 %
General
BMW 135i 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 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.3 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
25 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
350 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
350 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
178.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 135i 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


















