The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Cabrio Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 47,800
BMW 135i Cabrio Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 25,900
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 47,800
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 11.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1392
Blueprint BMW 135i Cabrio Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
1748
1934
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1392 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint BMW 135i Cabrio Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
2660
4360
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4360 mm
Length
4246 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1456 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
BMW 135i Cabrio Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
219 kg
13.07 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
5.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 kg/bhp
BMW 135i Cabrio
5.55 kg/bhp
12.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
383 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data