The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 25,400
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 39,900
 BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900

ⓘ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 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
167.2 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.02 %
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
30.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
30.13 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
600 mi
397 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
108 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
108 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
946 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data