The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 47,800
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (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 Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (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 1.4 TSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.4 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.23 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
27 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
383 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Convertible 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 Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 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
961 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data